Tomsk

Tomsk (Russian: Томск, .mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%}IPA: [tomsk]; Siberian Tatar: Түң-тора) is a city and the administrative center of Tomsk Oblast in Russia, located on the Tom River. Population: 556,478 (2021 Census);[11] 524,669 (2010 Russian census);[5] 487,838 (2002 Census);[12] 501,963 (1989 Soviet census).[13] Founded in 1604, Tomsk is one of the oldest cities in Siberia. The city is a notable educational and scientific center with six state universities consisting of over 100,000 students, including Tomsk State University, the oldest university in Siberia.[14]