Volzhsky, Volgograd Oblast
City in Volgograd Oblast, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Volzhsky or Volzhskiy (Russian: Волжский, IPA: [ˈvoɫʂskʲɪɪ̯]) is an industrial town in Volgograd Oblast, Russia, located on the east bank of the Volga River and its distributary the Akhtuba, 20 kilometers (12 mi) northeast of Volgograd. Population: 321,427 (2021 Census);[9] 314,255 (2010 Census);[3] 313,169 (2002 Census);[10] 268,842 (1989 Soviet census).[11]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 66,965 | — |
| 1970 | 142,058 | +112.1% |
| 1979 | 209,150 | +47.2% |
| 1989 | 268,842 | +28.5% |
| 2002 | 313,169 | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 314,255 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 321,479 | +2.3% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Volzhsky
Волжский | |
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Location of Volzhsky  | |
 Volzhsky Location of Volzhsky  Volzhsky Volzhsky (Volgograd Oblast) | |
| Coordinates: 48°48′20″N 44°44′30″E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Volgograd Oblast[1] |
| Founded | 1951[2] |
| City status since | 1954 |
| Government | |
| • Head | Igor Voronin |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 314,255 |
| • Rank | 58th in 2010 |
| • Subordinated to | city of oblast significance of Volzhsky[1] |
| • Capital of | city of oblast significance of Volzhsky[1] |
| • Urban okrug | Volzhsky Urban Okrug[4] |
| • Capital of | Volzhsky Urban Okrug[4] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK [5]) |
| Postal code(s)[6] | 404100..404133 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 8443[7][8] |
| OKTMO ID | 18710000001 |
History
Volzhsky was founded in 1951.[2] It had a population of about 10,000 at that time.[12] On July 22, 1954, by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR, the village of Volzhsky became the city of Volzhsky, in connection with the construction of the Stalingrad HPP (1950-1961).[further explanation needed][13]
Volzhsky grew around a hydroelectric power station which was built by Komsomol volunteers and by civil convict labor, who numbered almost 27,000 by 1953.[14]
In April 2012, the work settlement of Krasnooktyabrsky, administratively subordinated to Volzhsky, and the rural locality (a settlement) of Uralsky from Sredneakhtubinsky District were merged into Volzhsky.[15]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the city of oblast significance of Volzhsky—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the city of oblast significance of Volzhsky is incorporated as Volzhsky Urban Okrug.[4]
Economy
The city is the site of the Volga Hydroelectric Station.
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References
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