Venyov


Venyov is a town and the administrative center of Venyovsky District in Tula Oblast, Russia, located on the Venyovka River, east of Tula, the administrative center of the oblast. Population:

History

It was founded in the 12th century approximately from its present location. It was granted town status in 1777.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Venyov serves as the administrative center of Venyovsky District. As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Venyovsky District as Venyov Town Under District Jurisdiction. As a municipal division, Venyov Town Under District Jurisdiction is incorporated within Venyovsky Municipal District as Venyov Urban Settlement.