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Biberstein

Biberstein (also: Georgiewka, Georgievka, Glarus). 51º55' N 47º16' E.

Founded: 20 August 1767 by Baron Caneau de Beauregard, moved to a new location in 1770.

Denomination: Lutheran.

Population: 107 (1769), 176 (1773), 310 (1798), 3036 (1912), 1500 (1926).