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Raduzhny, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug

Raduzhny (Russian: Ра́дужный) is a town in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, located on the Agan River, 475 kilometers (295 mi) northeast of Khanty-Mansiysk and 975 kilometers (606 mi) northeast of Tyumen. Population: 43,399 (2010 Russian census); 47,060 (2002 Census); 43,726 (1989 Census).

History

It was founded as a settlement in an oil-extracting area. It was granted town status in 1985.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the town of okrug significance of Raduzhny—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the town of okrug significance of Raduzhny is incorporated as Raduzhny Urban Okrug.

Economy

The town is served by the Raduzhny Airport. The economy is based on oil and natural gas extraction.