Oktyabrsk (Russian: Октя́брьск) is a town in Samara Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Volga River (Saratov Reservoir), 154 kilometers (96 mi) from Samara. Population: 27,244 (2010 Census);[2] 25,336 (2002 Census);[7] 27,449 (1989 Census).[8]
It was founded in 1956 by consolidating of three settlements: Batraki, Pravaya Volga and Permomaysky.[citation needed]
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the town of oblast significance of Oktyabrsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Oktyabrsk is incorporated as Oktyabrsk Urban Okrug.[4]