Smolenskoye, Altai Krai
human settlement in Smolensky District, Altai Krai, Altai Krai, Russia
Smolenskoye (Russian: Смоленское) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative center of Smolensky District of Altai Krai, Russia. Population: 8,985 (2010 census); 9,671 (2002 census); 9,475 (1989 Soviet census).
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Алтайский краевой Совет народных депутатов. Закон №28-ЗС от 1 марта 2008 г. «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Алтайского края», в ред. Закона №16-ЗС от 4 апреля 2017 г. «О присоединении станции Железнодорожная Казарма 572 км к посёлку Октябрьскому Октябрьского сельсовета Кулундинского района Алтайского края и внесении изменений в отдельные законы Алтайского края». Вступил в силу 8 марта 2008 г. Опубликован: "Алтайская правда", №67, 8 марта 2008 г. (Altai Krai Council of People's Deputies.
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