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Holstein

Holstein (also: Goldstein, Verchnjaja Kulalinka, Verkhnaya Kulalinka, Verkhnyaya Kulalinka, Werchnaja Kulalinka). 50º25' N 45º41' E.

Founded: 26 May 1765 by the Government.

Denomination: Lutheran.

Population: 190 (1769), 202 (1773), 354 (1798), 2549 (1912), 1301 (1926).