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Solikamsk

Solikamsk (, , also Соликамскӧй, Sovkamsköy) is a town in Perm Krai, Russia. Modern Solikamsk is the third-largest town in the krai, with a population of

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Solikamsk is a town located in Perm Krai, a region in Russia, and ranks as the third-largest town in that area. While the provided information doesn't specify why it matters historically or economically, it is a significant urban center in its region.

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Russian inhabited locality.en_name: Solikamsk
Russian inhabited locality.ru_name: Соликамск
Russian inhabited locality.image_skyline: Solikamsk Center.jpg
Russian inhabited locality.image_caption: Central square in Solikamsk
Russian inhabited locality.map_label_position: top
Russian inhabited locality.image_coa: Coat of Arms of Solikamsk (Perm krai).jpg
Russian inhabited locality.image_flag: Flag_of_Solikamsk_(Perm_krai).png
Russian inhabited locality.federal_subject: Perm Krai
Russian inhabited locality.adm_city_jur: town of krai significance of Solikamsk
Russian inhabited locality.adm_ctr_of1: Solikamsky District
Russian inhabited locality.adm_ctr_of2: town of krai significance of Solikamsk

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History
Coat of arms
Cultural heritage
Education
Administrative and municipal status
Salt production
References
Notes
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Solikamsk (, , also Соликамскӧй, Sovkamsköy) is a town in Perm Krai, Russia. Modern Solikamsk is the third-largest town in the krai, with a population of

==History== The earliest surviving recorded mention of Solikamsk, initially as "Usolye-na-Kamskom" () dates from 1430, in connection with the discovery and exploitation by miners and merchants, probably from Vologda, of massive salt deposits on the banks of the Usolka River. The name of the town is derived from the Russian words "" (sol, meaning "salt") and "" (Kama River, flowing through the town).