Zherdevka () is a town and the administrative center of Zherdevsky District in Tambov Oblast, Russia, located on the Savala River (Khopyor's tributary), south of Tambov, the administrative center of the oblast. Population:
History It was founded in 1954 after the merger of Zherdevka railway station (opened in 1869), a settlement near a sugar factory (built in 1937), and a settlement of Chibizovka. The name of the town derives from a nearby village of Zherdevka, located away from it.
Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Zherdevka serves as the administrative center of Zherdevsky District.Law #72-Z As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Zherdevsky District as the town of district significance of Zherdevka. As a municipal division, the town of district significance of Zherdevka is incorporated within Zherdevsky Municipal District as Zherdevka Urban Settlement.Law #232-Z
Military The town was home to Zherdevka air base.
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External links
Official website of Zherdevka Zherdevka Business Directory