Kropotkin (Krasnodar region): description, map, weather and photos

It is unlikely that we will surprise anyone by stating that the city of Kropotkin (Krasnodar Territory) is not on the list of the most visited places of the Russian Federation. Such information is not exactly secret.

In fact, there are not so often visitors from neighboring regions, and even more so from near and far abroad, but nevertheless, there is something in this village that can not help attracting the attention of all, even the most experienced travelers.

This article will provide a lot of useful information about an unusual place called the city of Kropotkin, Krasnodar Territory. Readers will learn where it is and how to get there, what sights to see first and what to look for in order to make your trip even more enjoyable and interesting.

General description of the object

The city of Kropotkin, the administrative center of the Caucasus region, is located on the Kuban-Priazovskaya lowland of the Krasnodar Territory in Russia.

Its exact area is 85.2 km ². Taking these figures into account, we can confidently state the high density of the population living here, and today it is over 80 000 people.

It can well be called an important transport hub of the Kuban. Here, the most important automobile and railway routes of our country cross.

And in general, the modern city of Kropotkin, whose attractions can not help but fascinate, is a beautiful, quiet, well-maintained and actively developing city. Not acquainted with him personally, it is even difficult to imagine that he occupies an honorable second place in the region after Anapa by the total area of all greenery.

Also it can not but be noted that it has a rather rich original history and a lot of archaeological monuments.

City `s history

The activity of AV Suvorov in the Kuban is inextricably linked with the history of the founding of a settlement called the city of Kropotkin (Krasnodar Territory). It was at his direction, here, on the bank of the river, the first guard Cossack post, originally fortified with a small redoubt, was installed.

The settlement of the adjacent territory has been active since 1778, when the Romanov Post was organized.

June 18, 1874 with a well-organized railway station was sent the first train.

And, finally, in 1894, the first census was carried out in the Romanovsky Khutor, according to which, in the given territory there were already 959 households and 8147 inhabitants.

However, the mass resettlement here on this, of course, did not end, and in 1905 there were already 1619 households and about 20 thousand people.

February 4, 1921 Romanovsky farm was renamed the city of Kropotkin. Krasnodar Territory was replenished with another territorial unit, which received its name in honor of the famous at that time a scientist, geographer and geologist, anarchist theorist PA Kropotkin.

City Symbols

Not so long ago, on June 30, 2005, the local coat of arms was approved. It is based on the glorious history of the origin of the settlement.

The purple emblem depicts Cossack golden folded javelins with brushes and a watchtower. Color symbolizes fame, dignity and nobility. It was also once used in the form of Don Cossacks, who were the first inhabitants and defenders of the localities.

Between the gold spears, two green bands are marked, also crossed among themselves. They symbolize the intersection of roads, because the city of Kropotkin (Krasnodar Territory), as mentioned above, is a major transport hub where many railway lines and highways intersect.

On the basis of the coat of arms, a flag was developed, which was approved on November 24, 2005. The flag of purple color with an oblique green cross from below, crowned with four golden spears with brushes, and a sentinel tower of the same color at the top.

Local Attractions

Kropotkin (Krasnodar region), a photo of which can be found in guidebooks around Russia, is one of the most picturesque, comfortable and well-known cities in the Kuban.

It is rich in its original history and has many different archaeological sites. As in the territory of the city itself, and beyond its borders, 16 barrows of the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages have survived to this day, as well as the ancient Meot settlements.

In addition, it should be noted that one of the main architectural attractions of this village is the railway station, which was built in 1903.

In particular, the city of Kropotkin (Krasnodar Territory as a whole) is famous for its Holy Protection Cathedral, also known as the Church of the Intercession of the Virgin. It was built in 1913.

The city of Kropotkin (Krasnodar region), whose museums are not the only places that are often visited, can boast of a large number of historical monuments of architecture.

In general, the most famous sights are the buildings of the prosecutor's office, the treasury, the State Bank, the Railway Workers' Club, the museum of local lore, the cinema Mir, St. George's Church, the flower clock, the memorial complex of the Great Patriotic War, which is in the park of the 30th anniversary of Victory.

Many townspeople and visitors like to have a rest in the city park of culture and rest. There is a singing fountain at the station square, which would be interesting to visit both adults and small travelers.

And, of course, walking along the streets of Kropotkin (Krasnodar Territory), temples can not be ignored. All of them are different, belong to different faiths and currents, but they have one characteristic feature: they are quite interesting in architectural terms, which means they will not be able to pay attention to them simply.

Transport system

It should be noted that to date the city of Kropotkin has an economically advantageous geopolitical location. It is the administrative center of several localities and nearby territories, as well as a major transport hub, where roads and railway lines meet.

There are four quite demanded railway lines. At the station, all the passing trains that stop at a longer distance are stopped and replaced by locomotives.

In addition, there are routes of regional and federal significance (M29, P217, P251)

On the highway M29 "Caucasus" bus station ("Kazan Mountain") are served by intercity directions. Suburban, in general, serves the bus station ("Central Market").

The city is shuttled by buses, route transport and taxis.

The economic situation of the city and region

The food industry of the settlement consists of several oil extraction factories, dairy, canning and brewing plants, as well as a meat processing plant and a bakery. The factory of household chemicals refers already to the chemical industry.

Thanks to the Kropotkinsky plant in the city, machine building is developing rapidly. Now the plant is constantly producing:

• Pipe bending machines, mandrels;
• Internal and external centralizers;
• Traction and scraper winches;
• Pipe welding bases, various machines, drying ovens;
• Trolley pendants, soft and cable towels, traverses;
• Equipment for insulation and cleaning of pipelines;
• A lot of other types of special equipment intended for the construction and repair of gas and oil pipelines.

The light industry is engaged in the production of items of state and corporate symbols, such as emblems, flags, banners, pendants, T-shirts, baseball caps, etc.

Kropotkin of our time

To date, many industrial enterprises operate on its territory, and small business is also developing.

It should be noted that the city is actively improving its modern infrastructure.

Many of the travelers who visited it say that Kropotkin is a beautiful southern city, drowning in greenery. We also like the fact that there are 16 mounds of the Middle Ages and the Bronze Age on the territory of the village, many monuments of the war years, a local history museum, the Holy Protection Cathedral, avenues and parks.

In recent years, there have built two new stadiums, one cinema and a swimming pool. In 2008, the city was included in the project of the municipal formation of the Caucasian region in the status of the Kropotkinsky urban settlement (Law of the Krasnodar Territory N ° 1553-KZ dated 08.08.2008).

Reviews of the visit

Kropotkin is a southern, warm and cozy city. Tourists always admire his picturesque landscapes and the beauty of green spaces. Of course, in this case the main merit belongs to the amazing, almost unique climate of this area. The winters here are quite mild, and in summer the air warms up to a mark of +30 ^о С. This is what makes the city comfortable for visiting throughout the year. Even a rainy autumn lack of visiting, as a rule, is not observed.

Many people are interested in the city and its history. It is remembered and impressive with its beautiful buildings, which are monuments of architecture.

Especially visitors come to like the building of the railway station and the musical fountain on the station square.

The square of the 30th anniversary of the Victory and the city park of culture and recreation are perhaps the most visited and popular places.