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Klin (Russian: Клин, literally meaning a wedge) is a town and the administrative center of Klinsky District of Moscow Oblast, Russia, located 85 kilometers (53 mi) northwest of Moscow. The M10 highway connecting Moscow to St. Petersburg and the Moscow-Saint Petersburg Railway run through the town. It was home to Klin air base during the Cold War. Population: 80,584 (2010 Census preliminary results); 83,178 (2002 Census); 94,908 (1989 Census); 94,000 (1985 est.).
Klin has been known since 1317. In 1482, it was incorporated into Muscovy with the rest of the Grand Princedom of Tver. Among several churches, the most noteworthy are the 16th century church of the Dormition cloister and the baroque Resurrection cathedral (1712). Town status was granted in 1781.
The town is best known as the residence of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, whose house, the Tchaikovsky House-Museum in Klin, is open to visitors as a museum. It was here that the composer wrote his last major work, the 6th symphony, or the Pathetique.
Actors: Rasmus Christiansen (actor), Lauritz Olsen (actor), Oscar Stribolt (actor), Lau Lauritzen (director), Ragnhild Sannom (actress), Poul Gregaard (writer),
Genres: Comedy,