Place:Izhevsk, Udmurtia, Privolzhsky, Russia

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NameIzhevsk
Alt namesĬzevsksource: Encyclopædia Britannica (1988) XII, 215; Russia, National Geographic (1993) map supplement
TypeCity or town
Coordinates56.833°N 53.183°E
Located inUdmurtia, Privolzhsky, Russia     (1760 - )
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Izhevsk (; , Iž, or , Ižkar) is the capital city of Udmurtia, Russia. It is situated along the Izh River, west of the Ural Mountains in Eastern Europe. Izhevsk is the nineteenth-largest city in Russia, and the most populous city in Udmurtia, with a population of over 600,000 inhabitants.

From 1984 to 1987, the city was called Ustinov, named after late Soviet Minister of Defence Dmitry Ustinov. The city is a major hub of industry, commerce, politics, culture and education in the Volga Region. It is known for its defense, engineering and metallurgy industries. Izhevsk has the titles of the Armory Capital of Russia and the City of Labor Glory.

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