Chekalin

(until 1944, Likhvin), a city in Suvorov Raion, Tula Oblast, RSFSR. Chekalin is situated on the left bank of the Oka River, 7 km from the Chekalin and Cherepet’ railroad stations on the Tula-KozePsk line. It has a milk plant, a logging and timber distribution establishment, and an industrial combine. The city was renamed in honor of A. P. Chekalin.