Kalmyk Autonomous Oblast
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| Kalmyk Autonomous Oblast | |
|---|---|
| Autonomous oblast of the Russian SFSR | |
| 1920–1935 1957–1958 | |
| Capital | Astrakhan (1920–1928) Elista (1928–1935; 1957–1958) |
| History | |
• Established | 1920 |
• Disestablished | 1958 |
| Today part of | Kalmykia |
Kalmyk Autonomous Oblast (AO) (
Russian SFSR
that existed at two separate periods.
It was first established in November 1920. Its administrative center was
Kalmyk ASSR
(abolished in 1943).
Kalmyk Autonomous Oblast was re-established again in January 1957, this time as part of
Stavropol Krai
. In 1958, it was raised in status, becoming the Kalmyk ASSR, and separated from Stavropol Krai.
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