Yuryev-Polsky

Russia / Vladimir / Yuryev-Polskiy /
 city, district center

Old town and the administrative center of Yuryev-Polsky District of Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located in the upper reaches of the Koloksha River, 68 kilometers (42 mi) northwest of Vladimir, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 17,276 (2021 Census).
Yuryev-Polsky was founded by Yuri Dolgoruky in 1152. First part of its name derives from Yuri's patron saint, St. George. The second part is derived from the word polsky meaning "in the fields" (see Opolye for details).
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Coordinates:   56°29'40"N   39°40'21"E