There is a relatively young city in Russia, founded in the middle of the 20th century by combining two villages: Petropavlovka and Vladimirovka. The city received its name by the name of r. Akhtuba, which is the left sleeve of the Volga.
This is the city of Akhtubinsk. Where is? What is his story? The answers to these questions can be found in the article.
About the emergence of the city
The city was founded in 1959 by combining the settlements of Petropavlovka and Vladimirovka. It should be noted that the very first mention of the second village dates back to 1768. In those days, salt production began on the salt lakes of the region.
The sights of Akhtubinsk are not only preserved ancient buildings and monuments of bronze, but primarily the unique nature of the surroundings of Lake Baskunchak.
Where is Akhtubinsk located? What area does such a unique historical area belong to? This can be found in a brief historical review.
A brief chronology of historical events
The first mention of the settlement, which was previously located on the site of modern Akhtubinsk, dated 1793:
- 1819 year. The church of Michael the Archangel was built.
- 1882 year. The railway station "Akhtuba" of the branch leading from Lake. Baskunchak to the pier Mamai.
- 1912 year. A bridge over the river was built. Akhtuba.
- The period 1920-1930s. Schools, clubs, workshops, a creamery, a cannery and a meat factory were built in the settlement.
- 1959 year. The settlement was given the status of a city and the name Akhtubinsk was given.
- 1960s A cinema, the House of Officers, a stadium, a military and memorial complex hospital were erected.
- 1970s New modern apartment buildings, schools, kindergartens and a hospital were built.
- 1990s. The decline in industrial production due to the economic crisis in the country.
Where Akhtubinsk is located, the Samara time (the difference with Moscow is +1 hour).
Some numbers
The population of the city as of 2017 was almost 38, 000 people. According to the dynamics, there is a decrease in the number from 42, 700 people (2007) to 37, 883 (2017).
By the number of residents in January 2017, Akhtubinsk was at 419 place out of 1113 cities of Russia.
Where is Akhtubinsk located?
The city is located in the semi-desert zone of the north-eastern part of the Astrakhan region, on the left banks of the three branches of the Volga: Kalmynka, Akhtuba and Vladimirovka.
Akhtubinsk is the administrative center of the Akhtubinsk region. Communication with the regional center (Astrakhan) is carried out by road, rail, water and air transport. In the north, the region borders on the Volgograd region, on the western, southwestern and southern sides - with the Chernoyarsk, Enotaevsky and Kharablinsky districts, respectively. In the east, the region borders on Kazakhstan.
The territory is represented by a uniform, flat plain with some depressions-depressions in the form of a saucer. In the valleys of the Akhtuba and Volga rivers, deep, short ravines are observed.
From the regional center (Astrakhan), the distance is 292 kilometers. The total area occupied by this settlement is 17 square meters. km City-forming institution - State Flight Test Center. V.P. Chkalov. Today, the city administration and the GLIC are taking active steps to assign the status of a science city to this locality.
The main attractions
Tourists and travelers coming to the Astrakhan region have something to see. This is the city of Akhtubinsk, where there are many historical and cultural attractions:
- The Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God is an Orthodox church, founded in 1793.
- The Icarus Wing memorial, located on the central square of the city (dedicated to the pilots who died during the tests). Nearby is a picturesque park with fir trees and flower beds.
- Monument to Aviation - Aircraft TU-16 (bomber).
- Monument to Chkalov, installed in the park.
- The Museum of Local History, located in the former house of the merchant Yevtushenko in the historical part of the city (exhibits are devoted to the development of the city and the GLITs). The museum has an amazing collection of typewriters from various eras.
- Ancient mansions and buildings of the historical part of the city.
The reserve "Bogdinsko-Baskunchaksky"
Where Akhtubinsk is located, there is a unique conservation area (in the Meliorator microdistrict). On its territory there are amazing natural objects: caves, karst funnels, salt lake. Baskunchak. Here you can find the rarest species of plants and 22 species of birds listed in the Red Book of Russia.
The cleanest air of the reserve contains volatile and bromine. There are also therapeutic muds on the coast of the lake. In their composition, they are similar to the mud of the Dead Sea. Many tourists come to these places every year to spend time relaxing on the picturesque shores of Akhtuba and Volga.
