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The capital city of Tambov oblast: Tambov.
Tambov oblast (also spelled Tambovskaya) is situated in the central part of Oksko-Donskaya (Oka-Don) plain (Central Federal District). Capital city of the region is Tambov.
Tambov oblast population is about 1,115,000 (2009); land area - 34,462 sq. km.
Tambov oblast is divided into 23 districts, 7 towns of regional submission, 1 town of district submission, 13 town settlements, 304 villages.
Tambov was founded in 1636 as a frontier fortress at the southern boundary of Moscow State in order to defend themselves against the raids of Tartars.
Since 1779 the town was at the head of Tambov region, ruled by the governor-general. In 1796 it was transformed to Tambov Province. Present day Tambov oblast was established in 1937.
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