Shchyolkovo
Shchyolkovo, city and centre of a rayon (sector), Moscow oblast (region), western Russia. It lies along the Klyazma River a few miles northeast of Moscow. Shchyolkovo was renowned from the 18th century as a centre of handicraft silk weaving, and today it remains a centre of various textile industries. The city also has important chemical, metalworking, and engineering industries. Pop. (2006 est.) 112,860.
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Article Title:
Shchyolkovo
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
21 August 2012
Access Date:
November 14, 2026