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Solikamsk
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Solikamsk is a city in Perm Krai, Russia. It is the third-largest city in Perm Krai, with the population of
It was founded in 1430. The city name is derived from the Russian words "" (sol, meaning "salt") and .
It is famous for its production of salt, in particular, potassium chloride, which is used as a fertilizer. More than 11,000 people work in salt mining, 3,000 underground, and 7,000 above ground. It is also close to a gulag during the soviet times, which is now closed. It was also a 'labor camp'. It is now used as a museum. There is also a museum dedicated to explaining all stages of salt mining and refining.
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