Former Soviet IRBM (Intermediate range ballistic missile) R-12 (SS-4 Mod 1 Sandal) deployment base.

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Sovetsk had two bases, each with four surface launch pads. Sovetsk was home to RVSN 50th. Missile Army, 24th. Division, 25th. Regiment. Sovetsk was decommissioned in 1990, the same year as the 24th. Division was decommissioned.

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Coordinates:   54°59'57"N   21°28'32"E
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