Gorno-Altaysk

Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox Russian inhabited locality Gorno-Altaysk (Template:Langx, Template:IPA; Template:Langx;<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> historically, pre-1932: Ulala) is the capital town of the Altai Republic, Russia.

The population stands at around 64,000 people as of 2020 with steady growth over the recent years.Template:When In the past, the town was known as Ulala (until June 23, 1932)<ref name="Hist" /> and then Oyrot-Tura (June 23, 1932 - January 7, 1948).<ref name="Hist" />Template:Historical populations

History

The selo of Ulala (Template:Lang) was established in 1824 when migrants moved to this area from Biysk.<ref name="Hist">Charter of Gorno-Altaysk, Article 2</ref> When Oirot Autonomous Oblast was established on June 1, 1922, Ulala became its administrative center.<ref name="Hist" /> On February 27, 1928, Ulala was granted town status and on June 23, 1932, it was renamed Oyrot-Tura (Template:Lang).<ref name="Hist" /> The present name was given to the town on January 7, 1948.<ref name="Hist" />

In 1994 a monument was erected on Lenin Street in memory of those executed in the 1930s. <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Climate

Gorno-Altaysk has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) characterised by frigid winters and warm to very warm summers. Precipitation is moderate and is much higher in the hotter summer months than in the frigid winter season, when it falls entirely as low-water-content snow. Template:Weather box

Administrative and municipal status

Gorno-Altaysk is the capital of the republic.<ref name="Capital">Constitution of the Altai Republic, Article 145</ref> Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.<ref name="Ref3">Law #101-RZ</ref> As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban okrug status.<ref name="Ref4">Law #10-RZ</ref>

Transportation

The town is served by the Gorno-Altaysk Airport, with regular flights to the city of Moscow and a few other major Russian cities.

Highway M52 passes through Gorno-Altaysk, connecting it with Novosibirsk in the north and the Mongolian border in the south.

The closest railway station is Template:Convert from Gorno-Altaysk. It is located in the city of Biysk.

Culture, sports and education

The town hosts a theater as well as several cinemas, the Gorno-Altaisk State University, and the Anokhin Museum. The mountains located within the town's boundaries are a magnet for skiing as well as backpacking. Several football fields with artificial grass are available to the public for free.

Infrastructure condition

Only the most vital streets in Gorno-Altaysk are kept in good condition as of 2020. The rivers are safe to swim in and the tap water is safe to drink. Most of the buildings have central heating, usually powered by a gas burning station serving either one or several buildings.

References

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External links

• Official website of Gorno-Altaysk Template:In lang
• Gorno-Altaysk Business Directory jsprav.ru Template:In lang
• Official website of the Gorno-Altaysk State University Template:In lang