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''[[Russia|Russia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Russia_Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]'' | ''[[Russia Genealogy|Russia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Russia_Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]'' | ||
A gazetteer is a dictionary of place-names. It describes towns and villages; townships and counties; provinces; sizes of population; and rivers, mountains, and other geographical features. Gazetteers usually include only the names of places that existed at the time the gazetteer was published. The place-names are listed in alphabetical order, similar to a dictionary. | A gazetteer is a dictionary of place-names. It describes towns and villages; townships and counties; provinces; sizes of population; and rivers, mountains, and other geographical features. Gazetteers usually include only the names of places that existed at the time the gazetteer was published. The place-names are listed in alphabetical order, similar to a dictionary. | ||