KovrovKovrov (In Russian: Ковро́в) is a city in Vladimir Oblast, situated 250 km from Moscow on the right bank of the Klyazma River (tributary of the Oka). Kovrov is the administrative center ofKovrosky District of Vladimir Oblast. It is the second-largest city in Vladimir Oblast. In 1977 Kovrov's population had been estimated at 140,000.Kovrov is a major center of Russia's defense industry, specializing in mechanical engineering, metal processing, textile and light industry, and building industry. Kovrov is home to Degtyaryov plant, Kovrov Mechanical Factory, Kovrov Electromechanical Factory, and CB Armatura. Located on the Moscow to Nizhy Novgorod rail line - one of Russia's oldest railroads and one of the alternative routes of the Transsiberian, - Kovrov is also connected to Murom (which is served by the Moscow to Kazan rail line) by the Murom railway. Overshadowed by the neighboring Starodub on the Klyazama since the 12th century, Kovrov eventually attained town status in 1778.. |
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