Alikovo, Alikovsky District, Chuvash Republic facts for kids

Alikovo (Russian: Аликово; Chuvash: Элĕк, Elĕk) is a small village in the Chuvash Republic in Russia. It is the main town of the Alikovsky District. About 2,500 people live here. Most of them are Chuvash.

Alikovo is about 67 kilometers (42 miles) south of Cheboksary. You can find it on important roads connecting Cheboksary to other towns.

Geography of Alikovo

The Abashyrma River flows close to Alikovo. The nearest village is Siner.

History of Alikovo

Alikovo was first mentioned a very long time ago, in the year 1486.

Climate in Alikovo

The weather in Alikovo is moderately continental. This means it has long, cold winters. Summers are usually warm.

• The average temperature in January is about -12.9°C (8.8°F).
• The average temperature in July is about +18.3°C (64.9°F).
• The coldest temperature ever recorded was -44°C (-47°F).
• The hottest temperature ever recorded was +37°C (99°F).
• Alikovo gets about 552 millimeters (21.7 inches) of rain or snow each year.

What You Can Find in Alikovo

Alikovo has many useful places for its residents.

• There is a culture center where people can gather.
• You can also find a theater and a library.
• For health needs, there is a medical clinic.
• There are many stores for shopping.
• The village has a postal office.
• For sports, there is a stadium.
• You can eat at a restaurant or cafés.
• There are several gas stations for cars.
• A market is open every Thursday.
• Alikovo has two parks. One is the central park. The other is named after Andriyan Nikolayev, a famous cosmonaut.

Education in Alikovo

Kids in Alikovo can go to school right in their village.

• There is a middle school.
• There is also a music school for those who want to learn instruments.

Culture and Fun in Alikovo

Alikovo is a place with a rich culture.

• You can visit a museum to learn about the area's history.
• There is a people's theater and a people's ensemble.
• A veteran's orchestra and a school's brass band play music.
• There is also a chorus that performs.
• Every summer, Alikovo hosts an international Chuvash music festival. It is called "Vir'yal shevlisem," which means "Vir'yal's pancakes."

Economy of Alikovo

The economy in Alikovo includes different types of businesses.

• There is a building plant.
• Branches of banks and insurance companies operate here.
• Telecommunication offices help people stay connected.
• Several building companies also work in the area.

• L. A. Yefimov, "Alikovsky District" ("Элĕк Енĕ"), Alikovo, 1994.
• "Аликовская энциклопедия" (Alikovsky District's Encyclopedia), authors: Yefimov L.A., Yefimov E.L., Ananyev A.A., Terentyev G.K., Cheboksary, 2009, ISBN: 978-5-7670-1630-3.

Images for kids

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  Univermag Alikovo

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  Flag of Alikovo

See also

In Spanish: Alikovo para niños