Balakovo
Balakovo
(Russian: มเ๋เ๊๎โ๎) is a city in Saratov Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Volga River about 131 kilometers (81 mi) northeast of Saratov, the administrative center of the oblast.
Population: 199,690 (2010 Census)
History
It was founded in 1762 and granted town status in 1913.
Sports
There is a speedway team called SK Turbina.
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