Sovetsk, Tula Oblast


Sovetsk is a town in Shchyokinsky District of Tula Oblast, Russia, located on the Upa River, south of Tula, the administrative center of the oblast. Population:

History

It was founded in 1950 as the work settlement of Sovetsky. It was granted town status in 1954.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated within Shchyokinsky District as Sovetsk Town Under District Jurisdiction. As a municipal division, Sovetsk Town Under District Jurisdiction is incorporated within Shchyokinsky Municipal District as Sovetsk Urban Settlement.