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Magadan

Magadan () is a port town and the administrative centre of Magadan Oblast, Russia. The city is located on the isthmus of the Staritsky Peninsula by the Nagaev Bay; it serves as a gateway to the Kolyma region.

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Magadan is a port city in northeastern Russia that serves as the administrative center for Magadan Oblast and acts as the main entry point to the Kolyma region. Located on a peninsula along Nagaev Bay, it functions as an important hub for accessing the surrounding far eastern territory.

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Russian inhabited locality.en_name: Magadan
Russian inhabited locality.ru_name: Магадан
Russian inhabited locality.image_skyline: Magadan seen from mountain.jpg
Russian inhabited locality.image_caption: Magadan seen from the local mountains
Russian inhabited locality.map_label_position: right
Russian inhabited locality.image_coa: COA Magadan, Russian Federation.svg
Russian inhabited locality.image_flag: Flag of Magadan.svg
Russian inhabited locality.anthem: none
Russian inhabited locality.holiday: July 14; observed on thethird Saturday of July
Russian inhabited locality.federal_subject: Magadan Oblast
Russian inhabited locality.adm_city_jur: town of oblast significance of Magadan

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History
Administrative and municipal status
Economy and infrastructure
Transport
Economy
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Culture and religion
Culture
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Geography
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Notable people
Twin towns and sister cities
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Magadan, founded in 1929, was a major transit centre for political prisoners during the Stalin era and the administrative centre of the Dalstroy forced-labor gold mining operation. The town later served as a port for exporting gold and other metals. Magadan plays a significant role in transportation with the Port of Magadan and Sokol Airport.