Biysk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Biysk (English)Бийск (Russian) |
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 Sovetskaya Street in Biysk |
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| City Day | June 18 |
| Administrative status | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Altai Krai |
| Administratively subordinated to | city of krai significance of Biysk |
| Municipal status | |
| Urban okrug | Biysk Urban Okrug |
| Head | Victor Schigrev |
| Representative body | Duma |
| Statistics | |
| Population (2010 Census, preliminary) |
210,115 inhabitants |
| - Rank in 2010 | 89th |
| Time zone | OMST (UTC+07:00) |
| Founded | 1709 |
| City status since | 1782 |
| Postal code(s) | 659300–659306, 659308, 659309, 659311, 659314–659316, 659318–659323, 659325, 659326, 659328–659330, 659332–659336, 659399 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 3854 |
| Official website: http://biysk22.ru/ | |
Biysk (Russian: Бийск; Altay: Јаш-Тура) is a city in Altai Krai, Russia. It is located on the Biya River, close to where it joins the Katun River. Biysk is the second largest city in the krai (region), after Barnaul, which is the main administrative center. In 2021, about 183,852 people lived there.
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History of Biysk
Early Beginnings of Biysk
The city of Biysk started as a fortress called Bikatunskaya. It was built in 1709 by order of the Russian Tsar Peter the Great. The fortress was located near where the Biya and Katun rivers meet.
Challenges and Rebuilding
In 1710, the Dzungar people attacked and destroyed the Bikatunskaya fortress. But it was rebuilt in 1718, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) up the Biya River. In 1732, its name was changed to Biyskaya.
From Fortress to Trading Hub
Over time, Biysk became less important as a military base. Instead, it grew into a major center for trade. In 1782, it was officially recognized as a town. Although it lost its town status for a short period in 1797, it was restored in 1804. Biysk was also given its coat of arms, which is still used today.
How Biysk is Governed
Biysk is an important city for the Altai Krai region. It serves as the main administrative center for Biysky District. This means many important regional offices are located here. Biysk, along with some smaller rural areas, forms its own special administrative unit called the "city of krai significance of Biysk." This unit has a similar status to a district.
Economy and Industry in Biysk
Growth of Industry
Biysk's industries grew very quickly, especially during World War II. Many factories from western parts of the Soviet Union were moved there for safety. After the war, Biysk became a key center for developing and producing weapons, including parts for solid-fuel rockets.
Modern Industries
Today, Biysk remains an important industrial city. For example, Evalar, one of Russia's largest pharmaceutical companies, has its main office in Biysk. This shows that the city is still a hub for manufacturing and business.
Transportation in Biysk
Getting Around
Biysk has several ways to travel in and out of the city. It has a busy railway station, making it easy to travel by train. There is also a port on the Biya River, which is used for water transport.
Road and Air Travel
The city is also served by the Biysk Airport. A very important road, the Chuysky Highway, passes through Biysk. This highway connects Novosibirsk to Tashanta and goes all the way to Russia's border with Mongolia.
Education and Culture in Biysk
Biysk is a lively center for learning and culture. It is home to an Altai State Academy of Education, which is a major school for teachers. There is also a technical institute and other places for higher education. For entertainment and arts, Biysk has a drama theater, which opened in 1943. The city also has a museum that teaches about the local history and culture.
Geography of Biysk
Location and Mountains
Biysk is often called "the gates to the Altai Mountains" because it is located quite close to this famous mountain range. The Chuysky Highway, which we mentioned earlier, starts in Biysk. It then travels through the Altai Republic and leads to the border with Mongolia.
Climate of Biysk
Biysk has a climate known as a humid continental climate. This means it has very cold and rather dry winters. The summers are usually very warm and damp.
| Climate data for Biysk (1991-2020, extremes 1936-present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 6.5 (43.7) |
9.9 (49.8) |
17.4 (63.3) |
33.7 (92.7) |
36.7 (98.1) |
37.2 (99.0) |
38.9 (102.0) |
38.8 (101.8) |
37.0 (98.6) |
28.4 (83.1) |
19.7 (67.5) |
10.8 (51.4) |
38.9 (102.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −10.7 (12.7) |
−7.4 (18.7) |
0.4 (32.7) |
11.9 (53.4) |
20.4 (68.7) |
25.1 (77.2) |
26.6 (79.9) |
25.1 (77.2) |
18.3 (64.9) |
10.2 (50.4) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
−8.1 (17.4) |
9.2 (48.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −16.3 (2.7) |
−14.1 (6.6) |
−6.1 (21.0) |
5.0 (41.0) |
12.8 (55.0) |
18.2 (64.8) |
20.0 (68.0) |
17.7 (63.9) |
11.1 (52.0) |
3.9 (39.0) |
−6.1 (21.0) |
−13.1 (8.4) |
2.8 (36.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −21.6 (−6.9) |
−19.8 (−3.6) |
−11.8 (10.8) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
5.9 (42.6) |
11.7 (53.1) |
14.0 (57.2) |
11.3 (52.3) |
5.3 (41.5) |
−0.9 (30.4) |
−10.1 (13.8) |
−17.9 (−0.2) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −51.8 (−61.2) |
−50.6 (−59.1) |
−43.1 (−45.6) |
−31.5 (−24.7) |
−7.8 (18.0) |
−1.2 (29.8) |
2.0 (35.6) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
−7.6 (18.3) |
−24.1 (−11.4) |
−43.9 (−47.0) |
−50.5 (−58.9) |
−51.8 (−61.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 30 (1.2) |
24 (0.9) |
26 (1.0) |
41 (1.6) |
57 (2.2) |
55 (2.2) |
70 (2.8) |
53 (2.1) |
42 (1.7) |
49 (1.9) |
53 (2.1) |
41 (1.6) |
541 (21.3) |
| Average precipitation days | 13.7 | 10.6 | 11.3 | 11.1 | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.9 | 12.5 | 11.4 | 14.0 | 15.2 | 16.2 | 153.7 |
| Source 1: Pogoda.ru.net | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: climatebase.ru (precipitation days 1936-2012) | |||||||||||||
Notable People from Biysk
Many interesting people have come from Biysk, including:
- Alexander Bessmertnykh (born 1933), a Russian diplomat.
- Aleksandr Bogatyryov (1963–2009), a Kazakhstani football player.
- Lev Bogomolets (1911–2009), a Soviet Russian painter.
- Artyom Fomin (born 1988), a Russian footballer.
- Konstantin Garbuz (born 1988), a Russian footballer.
- Sergey Kamenskiy (born 1987), a Russian sports shooter.
- David Khurtsidze (born 1993), a Russian footballer.
- Vsevolod Kukushkin (born 1942), a Russian journalist and ice hockey administrator.
- Ilyas Kurkaev (born 1994), a Russian volleyball player.
- Aleksandr Lokshin (1920–1987), a Russian composer of classical music.
Images for kids
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Evalar office building in Biysk
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A bridge in Biysk
See also
In Spanish: Bisk para niños
