Balabanovo is a town in Borovsky District of Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located on the Protva River 76 km northeast of Kaluga, the administrative center of the oblast. Population:

History

It was first mentioned in the early 17th century as a village. It grew due to the construction of the Moscow–Bryansk railway in the early 20th century; Balabanovo railway station was opened in 1899. It was granted town status in 1972.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Balabanovo is subordinated to Borovsky District. As a municipal division, the town of Balabanovo is incorporated within Borovsky Municipal District as Balabanovo Urban Settlement.

Transportation

The city has a railway station Balabanovo of the Kiev direction of the Moscow railway. Most trains, including express trains, stop at the station. The city has many intercity bus routes to Moscow, Obninsk, Borovsk, Ermolino and other cities. They all start from the main station square. The town is served by the Yermolino Airport.

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