Ostrov

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For other uses of "", see ) is a town in Pskov Oblast, Russia. It is located on the Velikaya River, 55 km south of Pskov. Population: 25,078 (2002 Census); 27,000 (1974).

Ostrov was founded as a fortress in 1342. It had been an important military outpost throughout 15-16 centuries. It received town status in 1777.

External links

• [Ostrov on Wikimapia]
• [The town's non-official Web-site (in Russian)]

	Cities and towns in Pskov Oblast
	Administrative center: Pskov Dno | Gdov | Nevel | Novorzhev | Novosokolniki | Opochka | Ostrov | Pechory | Porkhov | Pustoshka | Pytalovo | Sebezh | Velikiye Luki

 

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