Elektrostal
Elektrostal (, from Russian Электро (Elektro), lit: Electric and Сталь (Stal), lit: Steel) is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located east of Moscow. Population: 135,000 (1977); 123,000 (1970); 97,000 (1959); 43,000 (1939). It was previously known as "Zatishye" (until 1928). History. It was known as Zatishye () until 1928. In 1938, it was granted town status. Administrative and municipal status. Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated as Elektrostal  Urban Okrug. Economy. Elektrostal is a center of metallurgy and heavy machinery manufacturing. Major companies include: The 9th radio center in Elektrostal is home to a high power medium wave transmitter. The first S-400 Triumf missile defense system was deployed at Elektrostal, becoming fully operational on July 1, 2007. Transportation. Elektrostal is linked by Elektrichka suburban electric trains to Moscow's Kursky Rail Terminal with a travel time of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Long distance buses link Elektrostal to Noginsk, Moscow and other nearby towns. Local public transport includes buses. Sports. The city ice hockey team Kristall Elektrostal was  established in 1949 and plays in the Junior Hockey League Division B. International relations. Twin towns and sister cities. Elektrostal is twinned with: