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Kyzyl: National Theatre National Theatre, Kyzyl, Russia.

Russia

Also known as: Belotsarsk, Khem-Beldyr

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Kyzyl, city and capital of Tyva (Tuva) republic, central Russia. It lies at the confluence of the Great Yenisey and Little Yenisey rivers where they form the upper Yenisey. Kyzyl’s industries include tanning, timber working, brickworking, and food processing. The city has an agricultural college and a regional museum. Pop. (2006 est.) 109,129.

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