Novodvinsk (Russian: Новодви́нск) is a town in the north of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Northern Dvina, 20 kilometers (12 mi) south of Arkhangelsk. Population: 40,615 (2010 Russian census);[4] 43,383 (2002 Census);[9] 50,183 (1989 Soviet census).[10]
Novodvinsk Новодвинск | |
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 Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill | |
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| Coordinates: 64°25′N 40°50′E / 64.417°N 40.833°E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Arkhangelsk Oblast |
| Founded | 1935[2] |
| Town status since | 1977[2] |
| Government | |
| • Body | Council of City's Deputies[3] |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 40,615 |
| • Subordinated to | town of oblast significance of Novodvinsk[5] |
| • Capital of | town of oblast significance of Novodvinsk[5] |
| • Urban okrug | Novodvinsk Urban Okrug[6] |
| • Capital of | Novodvinsk Urban Okrug[6] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [7]) |
| Postal code(s)[8] | 164900, 164901, 164902, 164903 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 81852 |
| OKTMO ID | 11715000001 |
| Website | www |
History
It was founded in 1935 as the settlement of Voroshilovsky (Вороши́ловский) serving a pulp and paper mill. It was granted urban-type settlement status in 1941, renamed Pervomaysky in 1958, and was granted town status in 1977, at which time it also got its present name. Simultaneously, Novodvinsk was removed from Primorsky District of Arkhangelsk Oblast and became the town of oblast significance.[2]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is, together with one rural locality, incorporated as the town of oblast significance of Novodvinsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[5] As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Novodvinsk is incorporated as Novodvinsk Urban Okrug.[6]
Economy
Industry
The economy of Novodvinsk is based on the timber industry. The main employer in the town is Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill (Russian: Архангельский ЦБК). Additionally, there are a concrete construction plant and a plywood factory (which also produces furniture).[11]
Transportation
The Northern Dvina is navigable in Novodvinsk, and there is some passenger navigation. There is also bus passenger service to Arkhangelsk. There is no passenger rail service.[citation needed]
Education
Novodvinsk has 14 kindergartens, 7 high schools, Novodvinsk Industrial College, and two higher education schools associated with Saint-Petersburg Academy of Management and Economics, and with Arkhangelsk Technical University.[12]
Notable people
- Sergei Bykov (born 1983), Russian professional basketball player
- Leonid Yekimov (born 1987), Russian sport shooter
References
Notes
Sources
- Архангельское областное Собрание депутатов. Областной закон №65-5-ОЗ от 23 сентября 2009 г. «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Архангельской области», в ред. Областного закона №232-13-ОЗ от 16 декабря 2014 г. «О внесении изменений в отдельные Областные Законы в сфере осуществления местного самоуправления и взаимодействия с некоммерческими организациями». Вступил в силу через десять дней со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Волна", №43, 6 октября 2009 г. (Arkhangelsk Oblast Council of Deputies. Oblast Law #65-5-OZ of September 23, 2009 On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Arkhangelsk Oblast, as amended by the Oblast Law #232-13-OZ of December 16, 2014 On Amending Various Oblast Laws Dealing with the Process of Municipal Self-Government and Relations with Non-Profit Organizations. Effective as of the day which is ten days after the official publication.).
- Архангельское областное Собрание депутатов. Областной закон №258-внеоч.-ОЗ от 23 сентября 2004 г. «О статусе и границах территорий муниципальных образований в Архангельской области», в ред. Областного закона №224-13-ОЗ от 16 декабря 2014 г. «Об упразднении отдельных населённых пунктов Соловецкого района Архангельской области и о внесении изменения в статью 46 Областного закона "О статусе и границах территорий муниципальных образований в Архангельской области"». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Волна", №38, 8 октября 2004 г. (Arkhangelsk Oblast Council of Deputies. Oblast Law #258-vneoch.-OZ of September 23, 2004 On the Status and Borders of the Territories of the Municipal Formations in Arkhangelsk Oblast, as amended by the Oblast Law #224-13-OZ of December 16, 2014 On Abolishing Several Inhabited Localities in Solovetsky District of Arkhangelsk Oblast and on Amending Article 46 of the Oblast Law "On the Status and Borders of the Territories of the Municipal Formations in Arkhangelsk Oblast". Effective as of the day of the official publication.).