Lyantor
# Lyantor

Lyantor (Russian: Лянто́р) is a town in Surgutsky District of Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, located on the Pim River (Ob's tributary), 625 kilometers (388 mi) northeast of Khanty-Mansiysk, the administrative center of the autonomous okrug. Population: 38,992 (2010 Census); 33,011 (2002 Census); 22,071 (1989 Census).

## History

It was established in 1967 in place of a fishing settlement of Pim due to discovery of oil and natural gas deposits in its vicinity. It was granted work settlement status in 1980 and town status in 1992.

## Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Lyantor is subordinated to Surgutsky District. As a municipal division, the town of Lyantor is incorporated within Surgutsky Municipal District as Lyantor Urban Settlement.

## Economy

The economy is based on oil extraction.

