Kataysk () is a town and the administrative center of Kataysky District in Kurgan Oblast, Russia, located on the Iset River northwest of Kurgan, the administrative center of the oblast. Population:
History It was founded in 1655 by Imperial Russia as Kataysky (). It was granted town status in 1944.
Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kataysk serves as the administrative center of Kataysky District.Law #316 As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Kataysky District as Kataysk Town Under District Jurisdiction. As a municipal division, Kataysk Town Under District Jurisdiction is incorporated within Kataysky Municipal District as Kataysk Urban Settlement.Law #419
Notable people associated with the city Maria Lagunova, World War II Soviet woman tank driver, honorary citizen of the city
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External links
Official website of Kataysk Kataysk Business Directory