Kirishi, Leningrad region. Cities of the Leningrad Region

The city of Kirishi (Leningrad region) is the center of the petrochemical industry. Until 1965 he had the status of a village. In 2013, it was home to 52,996 people. The distance to St. Petersburg is 160 kilometers.

History

The first mention of Kirishi refers to 1693. The significant development of this settlement was in the 1920s. At that time, a bridge was built across the Volkhov River, train traffic was organized along the Leningrad-Mga-Sonkovo line and a railway station was built. After a while, work began on the construction of a match factory and timber plant, but they were interrupted with the outbreak of the war.

According to the data for the year 1936, the Kirishi Village Council consisted of eight settlements, five collective farms and 534 farms.

Kirishi (Leningrad region) during the war years were destroyed almost to the ground. On the right bank of the Volkhov formed a bridgehead, holding the forces of the eighteenth enemy army.

In 1960, the government of the USSR made a decision to build a fuel and energy complex on the Kirishi land. The main problems that were encountered at this construction site were uneasy living conditions, shortage of labor and impassability. Three years later, the construction of the fuel and energy complex was declared a shock youth-Komsomol construction. After that came the young builders of twenty-seven nationalities.

In 1972, the construction of a biochemical plant producing BVK - protein and vitamin concentrate started in the city, and a local history museum was opened and a railway from Mgi to Kirishi was electrified.

Coat of arms, flag

The city of Kirishi in the Leningrad Region gained the flag and the coat of arms in 2006. This happened according to the decision of the Council of Deputies. The coat of arms has the form of a French shield of azure color. It shows two rooks. They are symbols of ancient trade routes that passed along the Volkhov River - from Varangians to Arabs and from Varangians to Greeks. Between the rooks is a circle. In its center are two azure figures, embodying the unity of the Kirisha fuel and energy complex and the flame of the caring hearts of the first Komsomol builders.

The coat of arms was developed for the reason that a new law on local self-government came into force. According to this document, every municipal entity must have its own coat of arms and a flag. The last Kirish authorities were drawn up on the basis of the coat of arms. He is a symbol of the municipal formation under consideration and a sign of unity of the local population.

Sport life

The city of Kirishi (Leningrad region) is one of the main centers of water polo (female) development in the country. A local team called KINEF-Surgutneftegaz is a ten-time champion of the Russian Federation.

Large-scale international water polo tournaments are held at the Neftyanik Sports Palace and national team training is taking place.

How can I get to?

Kirishi (Leningrad region) is located 160 kilometers from the northern capital. Before this city can be reached on the highway "St. Petersburg - Moscow". After the turn at the village of Zuevo it is required to overcome another forty kilometers. In addition, electric trains and buses run from the northern capital to Kirishi. The first depart from Ladoga and Moscow stations, and the latter - from the bus station, located on the embankment of the Obvodny Canal.

Where to stay?

In the city of Kirishi (Leningrad region) there are four hotels. They all offer different in price and comfort options. Let us consider them in more detail.

"Youth"

This is a business class hotel for 4 stars. It is located near the bus station and railway station. "Youth" offers its guests 129 rooms of different categories. In addition, the hotel has everything necessary to conduct business - five conference rooms and a business center with in-demand office equipment and telecommunications.

"Satellite"

The three-star business-class hotel is located ten minutes from the bus and train stations. It has 111 rooms. Luxury apartments are additionally equipped with minibars. The economy class rooms have a TV, a wardrobe and a shower. All rooms have toilets with underfloor heating and water filters.

"Sports"

This hotel is located near the sports complex "Neftyanik". She was given a three-star category. Each room is equipped with a safe, refrigerator, TV, mini-bar (paid), telephone and shower. In addition, there is an opportunity to access the World Wide Web. There is a laundry in the hotel, so there is no need to worry about washing and minor repairs of things.

"North"

This hotel is a three star hotel. It was erected in 2004. Number of rooms - 22. Each of them has a refrigerator, telephone, bathroom with shower, access to Wi-Fi. On the fourth floor of the building a cafe is open, where you can not only eat well, but also have a cup of aromatic coffee, tea or something stronger.

Kirishi Local History Museum

It was opened in 1972. Expositions of the museum are of special interest for those who are fond of archeology. The unique collection is represented by silicon tips for spears and arrows, ancient stone axes, weights and many other objects of everyday life of our distant ancestors (pokers, crochets and sickles). Also given the opportunity to consider in detail the amazing lapwing lace, which carries the features of authentic peasant art, which minimally affected the overseas trends.

On the basis of the historical museum of local lore, several showcases are organized, which allow one to learn more about the Decembrists of the Bestuzhevs. A small estate of this family was formerly located on the bank of the Volkhov in the village of Soltsy.

With special interest, visitors consider the porcelain dishes of the famous master Kuznetsov.

Another section of the museum is dedicated to the infamous period of 1941-1945. It presents materials found in the places of the battles - bombs, anti-tank weapons, rifles, shells, as well as household items - glasses, wedding rings, coins, razors and other things.

Other cities of the Leningrad Region. Brief information

Conditional division of settlements of the specified area is made as follows:

- Ancient, with a centuries-old history, such as Kingisepp, Vyborg, Yakhvin.

- Young, educated due to the development of the industry in the Soviet period - Volkhov, Boksitogorsk, Slantsy, Kirovsk, Podporozhye, Pikalevo.

- Cities directly related to the construction and further development of the Northern capital: Lodeinoe Pole, Lomonosov, Gatchina.

The oldest settlement is Vyborg. It was founded in 1293. The youngest is Volosovo. This city appeared in 1999.

Interesting places

The map of the Leningrad Region with the cities includes many interesting places for travelers. Among the most famous are Vyborg. In it you can see the ancient castle (13th century), the Horned Fortress (17th century), the monastery with the Gothic church (14th century) and much more.

In Tikhvin it is offered to admire the ensemble of the Bogoroditsky monastery and wander through the house-museum of Rimsky-Korsakov.

Priozersk is interesting with well-preserved ancient fortifications - the Round Tower with earthen ramparts and a defensive wall, as well as the Old and New arsenals of the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, respectively.

Conclusion

If you are attracted by interesting small towns of Russia, go to Kirishi. Photo of the city, its history and attractions, described in the article, will help to finally determine the direction for the next trip.