Bratsk
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Bratsk is a Russian city in the Irkutsk Oblast in eastern Siberia. It is located on the Angara River and has an estimated 2002 population of 259,200.
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History
Bratsk was founded by Russian settlers in 1631 as a fortress. However, its rapid development started in the mid-1950s with the construction of the 4,500-megawatt hydroelectric plant.
Economy
Other industries in the city include aluminum plant and a wood pulp plant.
Colleges and universities
Educational facilities include Bratsk State Technical University and a branch of Irkutsk State University.
Transportation
Bratsk is connected by the Baikal Amur Mainline and an international airport.
