Kaspiysk
City in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kaspiysk (Russian: Каспи́йск; Lak: Ккасппи; Avar: Каспиялъухъ) is a city in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia, located on the Caspian Sea, 18 kilometers (11 mi) southeast of Makhachkala. The 2010 Russian census recorded the city as being the fourth-largest in Dagestan. It is a working-class satellite city to Makhachkala.
Kaspiysk
Каспийск | |
|---|---|
 City of Kaspiysk | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Kaspiysk  | |
  Kaspiysk Location of Kaspiysk  Kaspiysk Kaspiysk (Republic of Dagestan) | |
| Coordinates: 42°52′49″N 47°38′18″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Dagestan |
| Founded | 1932 |
| City status since | 1947 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Assembly of Deputies[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.94 km2 (12.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 100,129 |
| • Rank | 163rd in 2010 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,900/sq mi) |
| • Subordinated to | City of Kaspiysk[4] |
| • Capital of | City of Kaspiysk[4] |
| • Urban okrug | Kaspiysk Urban Okrug[5] |
| • Capital of | Kaspiysk Urban Okrug[5] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [6]) |
| Postal code(s)[7] | 87246 |
| OKTMO ID | 82720000001 |
| Website | dagmo |
Climate
Kaspiysk has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSk).
| Climate data for Kaspiysk | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3.3 (37.9) |
3.6 (38.5) |
7.1 (44.8) |
14.4 (57.9) |
21.1 (70.0) |
26.3 (79.3) |
28.9 (84.0) |
28.6 (83.5) |
23.5 (74.3) |
17.2 (63.0) |
10.8 (51.4) |
5.8 (42.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 0.4 (32.7) |
0.8 (33.4) |
4.1 (39.4) |
10.7 (51.3) |
17.1 (62.8) |
22.3 (72.1) |
25.1 (77.2) |
24.6 (76.3) |
19.9 (67.8) |
13.8 (56.8) |
7.9 (46.2) |
3.1 (37.6) |
12.5 (54.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −2.4 (27.7) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
1.1 (34.0) |
7.0 (44.6) |
13.2 (55.8) |
18.3 (64.9) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.6 (69.1) |
16.4 (61.5) |
10.4 (50.7) |
5.0 (41.0) |
0.5 (32.9) |
9.1 (48.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 22 (0.9) |
28 (1.1) |
21 (0.8) |
18 (0.7) |
28 (1.1) |
25 (1.0) |
26 (1.0) |
23 (0.9) |
38 (1.5) |
43 (1.7) |
31 (1.2) |
29 (1.1) |
332 (13) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org [8] | |||||||||||||
The city is one of the newer urban centers in Dagestan. It began in 1932 as a worker's encampment, servicing the needs of the nearby naval diesel engine manufacturer, Dagdizel. At the time, it was called Dvigatelstroy (Дви́гательстро́й), based upon the Russian word for "engine". During World War II, the site saw much growth due to the war effort, and became a center for major arms producers. In 1947, the settlement received the status of a city, and was given its current name, reflecting its location on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
Chechen Wars
On November 16, 1996, 68 people were killed in a Chechen bomb attack targeting an apartment.[9]
On May 9, 2002, 43 people were killed after a bombing during a Victory Day Parade.[10]
Russo-Ukrainian War
On November 6, 2024, Ukraine launched a drone attack on Kaspiysk, with reports of a strike on a Russian naval base belonging to the Caspian Flotilla.[11][12]
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the City of Kaspiysk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[4] As a municipal division, the City of Kaspiysk is incorporated as Kaspiysk Urban Okrug.[5]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 17,689 | — |
| 1959 | 25,178 | +42.3% |
| 1970 | 38,990 | +54.9% |
| 1979 | 49,382 | +26.7% |
| 1989 | 60,069 | +21.6% |
| 2002 | 77,650 | +29.3% |
| 2010 | 100,129 | +28.9% |
| 2021 | 121,140 | +21.0% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Population: 121,140 (2021 Census);[13] 100,129 (2010 Census);[3] 77,650 (2002 Census);[14] 60,069 (1989 Soviet census);[15].
Ethnic groups (2021 census):[16]
- Lezgins (31.3%)
- Dargins (17.5%)
- Laks (12.5%)
- Russians (10.5%)
- Avars (10.3%)
- Kumyks (8.6%)
- Tabasarans (4.7%)
- Aghuls (1.2%)
- Azerbaijanis (0.7%)
Predominant faiths of Kaspiysk city are Sunni Islam and Orthodox Christianity.
Islam
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Russian Orthodox
The city belongs to the Diocese of Makhachkala. Kaspiysk parish was formed in 1990 with the blessings of the Metropolitan of Stavropol and Baku, and was officially registered in 1994. In 2000, the community consecrated St. Kazan Church.
Seventh Day Adventists
In 2010, the Seventh Day Adventists dedicated a house of worship in the city. It became the target of two explosives attacks within two months.
The city is home to:
- Dagdizel machine-building factory, founded in 1932. It produces diesel engines, electric motors, torpedoes, and other products for the Russian Navy.
- A naval base and harbour is located near the Dagdizel factory
- JSC Caspian Sea precision mechanics - machine-building factory, founded in 1960. It manufactures maritime navigation equipment for military and commercial use.
- a brick factory
- a stone processing factory.
At the North side of the city is a seaport.
The city hosts the Anzhi Arena stadium, home to the FC Anzhi Makhachkala Russian football club, which competes in the Russian Football Premier League.
The city was to bid to host the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics,[17] however the bid was abandoned due to a lack of government support.[18]
- Gaydarbek Gaydarbekov (born 1976), boxer
- Sultan Ibragimov (born 1975), boxer
- Leonid Mikhelson (born 1955), entrepreneur, billionaire
- Magomed Omarow (born 1989), boxer
- Zamira Rakhmanova (born 1985), wrestler
- Albert Selimov (born 1986), boxer
The city is home to a large naval storage facility that houses Russian hovercraft and ekranoplans.
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