Mezen’, Russia
Мезень
Mezen’ is a town of 3,672 people in Arkhangelskaya, Russia, founded in 1600.
Why visit Mezen’
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
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About Mezen’
Mezen (Russian: Мезе́нь) is a town and the administrative center of Mezensky District in Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Mezen River close to the point where it flows into the White Sea. Population: 3,575 (2010 census); 3,863 (2002 census); 4,968 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Mezen, Mezensky District, Arkhangelsk Oblast (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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History
The settlement at the location of the present-day Mezen was founded in the 16th century and was known as Okladnikova Sloboda (Окладникова Слобода). It was subsequently developed into the trading center of the Mezen River valley where annual trade fairs were held. Besides the trade, the main occupations of the Mezen inhabitants were fishery and seal hunting. In 1780, Okladnikova Sloboda was merged with the nearby settlement of Kuznetsovskaya Sloboda into the town of Mezen. In 1784, Mezen became the seat of Mezensky Uyezd of Vologda Viceroyalty. In 1796, the territory was transferred to Arkhangelsk Governorate. In 1929, several governorates were merged into Northern Krai. On July 15, 1929, the uyezds were abolished and Mezen became the administrative center of Mezensky District.
From the History section of Mezen, Mezensky District, Arkhangelsk Oblast on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Map of Mezen’
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Kamenka 7 km northwest, about 7 min by car
- Nes’ 86 km north, about 1 h 30 min by car
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Мезень, Engine9 at Russian Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
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