Stary Oskol is a city in Belgorod Oblast, Russia, located 618 kilometers (384 mi) south of Moscow. Population: 221,678 (2021 census); 221,085 (2010 census); 215,898 (2002 census); 173,917 (1989 Soviet census). It is called Stary Oskol to distinguish it from Novy Oskol located 60 kilometres (37 mi) south. Both are on the Oskol River.