Claim: Founded in 1847, Beslan is a town under the jurisdiction of Pravoberezhny District  of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia, that, according to the 2010 Census, has a population of 36,728, making it the the largest town in the district.
Evidence: As of the 2010 Census, its population was 36,728, making it the third largest town in the republic behind Vladikavkaz and Mozdok.