Rubtsovsk

City in Altai Krai, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Rubtsovsk (Russian: Рубцо́вск, pronounced [rʊpˈtsofsk]) is a city in Altai Krai, Russia, located on the Aley River (Ob's tributary) 281 kilometers (175 mi) southwest of Barnaul. Population: 147,002(2010 Census);[3] 163,063(2002 Census);[8] 171,792(1989 Soviet census);[9] 167,000 (1975); 111,000 (1959); 75,334 (1939).

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Rubtsovsk (Altai Krai)
Coordinates: 51°31′N 81°12′E
CountryRussia
Federal subjectAltai Krai[1]
Founded1892
City status since1927
Government
  Head[2]Dmitry Feldman[2]
Area
  Total
84 km2 (32 sq mi)
Elevation
215 m (705 ft)
Population
  Total
147,002
  Rank116th in 2010
  Density1,800/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
  Subordinated tocity of krai significance of Rubtsovsk[1]
  Capital ofcity of krai significance of Rubtsovsk,[1] Rubtsovsky District[1]
  Urban okrugRubtsovsk Urban Okrug[4]
  Capital ofRubtsovsk Urban Okrug,[4] Rubtsovsky Municipal District[5]
Time zoneUTC+7 (MSK+4 [6])
Postal code(s)[7]
658200
Dialing code(s)+7 38557
OKTMO ID01716000001
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Rubtsovsk is the industrial center of Western Siberia. In particular, mechanical engineering. The city-forming enterprises are the Altai Tractor Plant, the Altai Agricultural Engineering Plant, and the Altai Tractor Electrical Equipment Plant.

Later, other large enterprises were put into operation: Rubtsovsk Machine-Building Plant, Rubtsovsk Tractor Spare Parts Plant.

History

It was founded in 1892.[citation needed]

A number of anti-Semitic incidents took place in the city in 1945.[10]

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Rubtsovsk serves as the administrative center of Rubtsovsky District, even though it is not a part of it.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the city of krai significance of Rubtsovsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the city of krai significance of Rubtsovsk is incorporated as Rubtsovsk Urban Okrug.[4]

Transportation

The Rubtsovsk Airport is a derelict airfield which is used most commonly by local youth for drag racing.[citation needed]

Geography

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Perspective

The city is located on the Aley River 281 kilometers (175 mi) southwest of Barnaul, the largest city and administrative centre of Altai Krai.

Climate

More information Climate data for Rubtsovsk (1991-2020, extremes 1924–present), Month ...
Climate data for Rubtsovsk (1991-2020, extremes 1924–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 4.7
(40.5)
5.2
(41.4)
20.4
(68.7)
31.2
(88.2)
37.3
(99.1)
39.5
(103.1)
40.7
(105.3)
39.6
(103.3)
35.6
(96.1)
27.2
(81.0)
17.1
(62.8)
7.0
(44.6)
40.7
(105.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −11.2
(11.8)
−8.4
(16.9)
−0.6
(30.9)
13.0
(55.4)
21.7
(71.1)
26.7
(80.1)
27.7
(81.9)
26.2
(79.2)
19.6
(67.3)
11.0
(51.8)
−0.8
(30.6)
−8.1
(17.4)
9.7
(49.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) −16.1
(3.0)
−14.2
(6.4)
−6.4
(20.5)
5.8
(42.4)
13.8
(56.8)
19.3
(66.7)
20.7
(69.3)
18.6
(65.5)
12.0
(53.6)
4.7
(40.5)
−5.3
(22.5)
−12.6
(9.3)
3.4
(38.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −20.6
(−5.1)
−19.2
(−2.6)
−11.5
(11.3)
−0.3
(31.5)
6.8
(44.2)
12.5
(54.5)
14.7
(58.5)
12.0
(53.6)
5.8
(42.4)
0.0
(32.0)
−9.0
(15.8)
−17.0
(1.4)
−2.1
(28.1)
Record low °C (°F) −46.9
(−52.4)
−44.7
(−48.5)
−38.4
(−37.1)
−28.2
(−18.8)
−7.4
(18.7)
−1.6
(29.1)
2.6
(36.7)
−1.0
(30.2)
−7.5
(18.5)
−19.5
(−3.1)
−42.0
(−43.6)
−48.7
(−55.7)
−48.7
(−55.7)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 13
(0.5)
14
(0.6)
17
(0.7)
22
(0.9)
33
(1.3)
41
(1.6)
60
(2.4)
39
(1.5)
25
(1.0)
28
(1.1)
27
(1.1)
18
(0.7)
337
(13.4)
Average precipitation days 11.7 9.7 9.7 8.3 9.6 10.0 11.2 9.4 8.1 11.0 12.7 13.2 124.6
Source 1: Pogoda.ru.net [11]
Source 2: climatebase.ru (precipitation days 1936-2012)[12]
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Notable people

Cultural references

Novelist Esther Hautzig recounts her experiences in Rubtsovsk during World War II in The Endless Steppe.

Twin towns and sister cities

References

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