Bataysk is a city in the south of the Rostov region. Located 10-15 km south of the city of Rostov-on-Don, on the left bank of the river. Don. Belongs to the territory of the Rostov agglomeration. The area of the city is 77.68 square meters. km It has a classic rectangular street network and predominantly one-story buildings. High-rise areas appeared relatively recently. As a building material, red brick was actively used. The population of Bataysk is 124 thousand 705 people.
Geographic features
Bataysk is located on the flat Don plains, which distinguishes it from neighboring Rostov-on-Don, located on the high right bank of the river. Don. Near the city for many kilometers stretch partly reed covered Don Don, used for fishing.
The climate in this village is relatively mild. However, significant frosts are still common in winter with winds blowing from the northeast along the Don valley. There is usually little snow. Summer is hot and relatively dry. Directly near the Don channel, the effect of rain shadow with a reduced amount of precipitation is noted, however, in the direction of Bataisk it increases. Rains often have a rainstorm. In recent years, an increase in aridity associated with global warming has been observed in the region.
A negative fact is the periodic flooding of the lowlands due to the spill of the Don River.
Economics and transport
There are no extractive industries in Bataisk, and the industry is focused only on the manufacture of products. It produces products such as oil storage tanks, granaries, military equipment, harnesses and wires, metal structures, power transmission towers, communication towers, elements of a railway contact network, concrete and expanded clay concrete. Developed repair business.
The decisive role in transport is played by the railway station and railway junction. There is a dispatching office and railway work is underway. The highway M-4 “Don” and regional roads pass through the city.
There are buses inside the city. The construction of trolleybus lines is not yet planned. Shuttle taxis and taxis also run.
Bataysk population
Bataisk is a sparsely populated city. In 2017, the population of Bataysk amounted to 124, 705 people. This is one of those (few) cities in Russia where the population continues to increase. Growth began in the 20s of the last century, sharply slowed down in the 90s, but accelerated again, starting in 2001. Thus, the population curve here has an upward trend. From 1920 to 2017, the population grew 6 times: from 20, 000 people to more than 120, 000 people.
The increase in the number of residents is largely due to the active construction of new multi-storey housing, a convenient location relative to the city of Rostov-on-Don and a well-developed infrastructure. Residents of Rostov-on-Don, among others, are moving here, because the environmental conditions are more comfortable here. In the areas of new buildings, young people prefer to settle.
In Bataysk the population of Russian nationality prevails. In second place by the number of inhabitants are Ukrainians.
The population of Bataysk is benevolent and not prone to conflict.
Bataysk is on 136th place among the cities of the Russian Federation in terms of population.
Jobs of the Bataisk Employment Center
As of mid-2018, the city has a large number of diverse vacancies. Especially a lot of doctor vacancies. The spread of salaries here is very large: from 8, 800 to 26, 000 rubles., Most often from 15, 000 to 20, 000 rubles.
A wide variety of other vacancies will make it possible for almost anyone to find a job. Salaries, by Russian standards, are relatively good: from 10, 000 to 71, 000 rubles., Most often from 15, 000 to 30, 000 rubles. The working day is most often full.
The religious composition of the population of Bataysk, Rostov region, attractions
In the city, the main type of religion is Orthodoxy. Orthodox churches are the main attraction of Bataisk. Over five temples were built here, the most famous of which are:
- Church of the Holy Trinity.
- Church of the Ascension of Christ.
- Orthodox church of the Protection of the Holy Virgin.
Holy Trinity Church was built in the classic Russian Orthodox style and is the most massive of them. It was built recently - in 2003. In its place, once there was also a church, but after the advent of Soviet power, it was destroyed.
The Church of the Ascension of the Lord was founded in 1872. However, in the 30s, most of it was destroyed. Recovery began in 1989 and ended in 2006. The building is made in red and white colors. Roofs have gable arches.
The Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a low-rise building made in blue colors. It was built to replace the Pokrovsky house of worship destroyed in 1968. Basically, construction went from 1970 to 1973, and domes and a belfry were added in the 90s. Construction was carried out at the expense of believers.
Among other attractions of the city, various sculptures can be distinguished.
Responses of residents about the city of Bataisk
Reviews of the city, published in 2016, show the satisfaction of citizens. At the same time, the reviews of 2017 and 2018 tell only about the shortcomings. Mostly complain about poor roads, sometimes garbage, dirt, high utility bills, as well as local residents. This is probably due to the fact that people are simply tired of the protracted crisis of recent years and began to relate to everything more irritably and negatively. Frequent complaints about bad roads can be associated with the growth of motorization of the population in our country. Previously, this factor did not bother many.
Comparing the performance of Bataysk and many other Russian cities, we can make a confident conclusion that the living conditions here are generally good.
