According to the latest statistics, the population of Borovichi is 50 896 people. This is the second largest city in the Novgorod region. It is located on the Msta River. Borovichi is 175 km from the regional center - Veliky Novgorod. By a government decree, this settlement is included in the list of single-industry towns in which there is an obvious deterioration in the economic situation.
History of the city
The population of Borovichi mainly works at large industrial enterprises, of which there are quite a lot in the city. It was first mentioned in 1495 as the Borovichi churchyard (a small administrative-territorial unit in Russia, established by Princess Olga).
In 1564, one can find a description of a fairly large commercial and industrial settlement at this place, which is called Borovichsky Ryadok. At that time, the main activity of local residents was to ensure the transportation of ships along local difficult thresholds, known as the Borovichi. This was reflected even on the coat of arms of the city, which was later granted by Empress Catherine II.
In 1612, Borovichi were marked on military maps in connection with the famous battle (at Borovichi). On February 25, at this place about 9, 000 people met in a battle on the Blood Mountain (today it is the microdistrict. Lanoshino). Polish troops opposed the Swedish. The Scandinavians were commanded by a field marshal named Evert Karlsson Horn, and the Polish army was led by Cossack Severin Nalyvaiko. The victory was won by the Swedes. The Poles were completely defeated, only parts of the army managed to escape within the walls of the Holy Spirit Monastery. However, the Swedes did not retreat, they besieged the monastery and eventually finished off the Poles.
Borovichi become a city
Borovichi acquired the status of the city in 1770. The corresponding decree was signed by Empress Catherine II, before this settlement was officially considered a village. In 1772, the Senate had already approved the coat of arms and plan of the Borovichi. After this important event, the city began to actively develop.
In 1786, a school of water communications was opened here, and after some time they began to conduct classes at the small public school. By that time, 16 stone houses were built in Borovichi, more than 300 wooden and more than 300 stood on stone foundations. The mill worked and immediately 3 brick factories. Twice a year, fairs were held here, to which many residents from neighboring villages, cities and villages flocked.
Land of Suvorov
Borovichi region is directly connected with the name of the Russian commander and field marshal Suvorov. A few dozen kilometers from the city is a village called Konchanskoye-Suvorovskoye, where the famous military leader has been in exile for 3 years.
Emperor Paul I was informed that Alexander Vasilievich Suvorov was preparing a riot, so the head of state decided to send the field marshal. Opala passed when it became necessary to go on an alpine trek. Alexander Vasilievich went to Italy precisely from near Borovichi. In 1942, a museum reserve dedicated to this great man appeared at the place of exile of the field marshal.
Industrial development
Industry in Borovichi began to develop in the middle of the XIX century. This is primarily due to the launch of the production of refractory bricks and the Nikolaev railway. After that, the role of the Msta River as an important transport artery was lost.
In addition, large reserves of important minerals were found near the city. In particular, it was lime, pyrite gray, refractory clay and brown coal. In 1786, the country's first adit appeared in which coal was mined.
An important role in the development of the Borovichi was played by the merchant of the first guild Matvey Shulgin, who at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries was the mayor. From 1893 to 1905 he did a lot for the development of improvement and education. Thanks to his efforts, an arch bridge over Mstu was built.
In the XX century began the intensive development of the city. In 1910, the Borovichi plant for the production and production of building materials was founded here. The plant owns a unique narrow-gauge road. There are few in the whole country. The length of this road exceeds a distance of 2 km.
Soviet power in the city of Borovichi was officially established on October 28, 1917. During the time of the Soviet Union, the Smena railway construction plant was built in the city, which became one of the 12 largest in the country.
Population dynamics
The first data on the population in Borovichi appeared only in 1856. At that time, 8, 600 people lived in the city. At the end of the XIX century, thanks to the dynamic development of industry, the population of the city of Borovichi grew more and more every year. By 1897, it was already possible to reach the mark of 9, 400 people, and in the year that was significant for the whole empire, when the Romanov family celebrated the 300th anniversary of their stay in power, as many as 11, 000 people lived here.
During the years of the Soviet Union, the population of Borovichi increased several times. In 1931, there were 23, 500 people, and before the Second World War, 41, 000 people lived in the city.
Post-war city
After the war, the population of Borovichi continued to grow at a rapid pace, as it was necessary to restore the country's economy and industry. There were enough industrial enterprises here, so working hands were always required. The population of Borovichi by 1959 exceeded 44, 000 people. In 1967, the number of inhabitants reached 55, 000 inhabitants.
In 1982, the population of Borovichi exceeded the 60, 000 mark. Most of the inhabitants in the city lived during the perestroika period, by 1987 there were 69, 000 residents of Borovichi. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the population of Borovichi began to decline steadily every year. Moreover, the decline began in the difficult 90s and continued in the 2000s, when the economic situation in the rest of the country began to gradually improve. At the moment, the population of Borovichi in the Novgorod region is 50, 896 people.
By the number of inhabitants, the city dropped to the level of the end of the 50s of the last century. Now you know how many people are in Borovichi today.
Unemployment rate
The unemployment rate in the city is now about 5%. Such data are published by Novgorodstat. Interestingly, the average age of a working person is now 42 years. In men and women, it remains approximately the same. More than half of workers have secondary vocational education, and only a quarter have higher education.
In recent years, the number of unemployed has been decreasing, but only slightly. Therefore, still a lot of people turn to the employment center in Borovichi. About 3, 200 people who are looking for work are registered. The Borovichi Center for Work with the Population notes that at the moment the most effective way to find a job in the city is to seek help from relatives, friends and acquaintances. This method is used by 86% of the unemployed. On average, it takes about 10 months for people to search for work in Borovichi.
Industrial production
There are many industrial enterprises in Borovichi, in which the majority of the inhabitants of the city are involved. The Borovichi Refractory Plant is engaged in the production of refractory products, the Korona company produces frozen semi-finished products, dairy products, sausages, confectionery and bakery products.
The city generally has enough food companies. The Borovichi meat factory produces semi-finished products and sausages, the local dairy produces dairy products, the Demetra company bakes confectionery and bakery products. The company "Dairy Yard" is engaged in the production of farm dairy products.
Production capacity
The Mstator company produces and develops electromagnetic components for electronic equipment, the specialized Borovichi plant is engaged in the production of silicate brick, the building materials factory produces paving slabs, red bricks, and building materials.
An experimental specialized plant and the St. Petersburg branch of Krasny Oktyabr OJSC were opened in the city - this is the status of the Dvigatel plant. The Polimermash plant produces tools for repairing and docking conveyor belts, as well as vulcanizing presses. At its own production facilities, a woodworking machine factory operates, which produces four-sided machines.
Steel doors and locks are produced by the Elbor company, Borovichi-furniture set up supplies of upholstered and cabinet furniture to the market, and the Elegia enterprise - household furniture. The company "Crumbs" produces educational and soft toys.
Train Station
In Borovichi, the terminal station of the Uglovka-Borovichi railway line is located. A separate attraction of this city is the old station building, built back in 1876.
The formation of this particular station complex predetermined how the roads would be located at the entrance to the city. Most buildings form a single line that stretches along the paths. Since Borovichi railway station has remained unchanged since the 70s of the XIX century, it is often chosen for the filming of television series and feature films.
The city itself can be seen in the melodrama of Pavel Kadochnikov “I Will Never Forget You”, the historical and biographical film of Oleg Dashkevich and Pavel Kadochnikov “Silver Strings”, the drama “Silent Whirlpools” by Eldar Ryazanov, and the historical detective Philip Jankowski “State Counselor”.
