Gorno-Altaysk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gorno-Altaysk (English)Горно-Алтайск (Russian) Туулу Алтай (Altay) |
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 View of Gorno-Altaysk |
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| Anthem | None |
| Administrative status | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Altai Republic |
| Administratively subordinated to | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug |
| Capital of | Altai Republic |
| Municipal status | |
| Urban okrug | Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug |
| Mayor | Olga Safronova (ru. Ольга Сафронова) |
| Representative body | Town Council of Deputies |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 95.5 km2 (36.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 Census, preliminary) |
56,933 inhabitants |
| - Rank in 2010 | 289th |
| Population (January 2013 est.) | 60,828 inhabitants |
| Density | 596/km2 (1,544/sq mi) |
| Time zone | OMST (UTC+07:00) |
| Founded | 1824 |
| Town status since | February 27, 1928 |
| Postal code(s) | 649000, 649002, 649006, 649007, 649700 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 38822 |
| Official website: http://www.gornoaltaysk.ru | |
Gorno-Altaysk (Russian: Го́рно-Алта́йск; Altay: Улалу) is an important town in Russia. It is the capital of the Altai Republic. The town is located in a beautiful mountainous area.
About 64,000 people live in Gorno-Altaysk as of 2020. The town has grown steadily over the years. In the past, it had different names. Before 1932, it was called Ulala. From 1932 to 1948, it was known as Oyrot-Tura.
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History of Gorno-Altaysk
Gorno-Altaysk started as a small village called Ulala in 1824. People moved here from a place called Biysk. When the Oirot Autonomous Oblast was created in 1922, Ulala became its main city.
The village officially became a town on February 27, 1928. A few years later, on June 23, 1932, its name changed to Oyrot-Tura. Finally, on January 7, 1948, the town received its current name, Gorno-Altaysk.
Climate and Weather
Gorno-Altaysk has a climate with very cold winters and warm summers. This type of climate is called a humid continental climate.
In winter, it gets very chilly, and snow falls. Summers are much warmer, and that's when most of the rain happens.
| Climate data for Gorno-Altaysk (1981-2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −9.2 (15.4) |
−7.5 (18.5) |
0.0 (32.0) |
10.5 (50.9) |
19.7 (67.5) |
25.2 (77.4) |
26.8 (80.2) |
24.2 (75.6) |
18.6 (65.5) |
8.8 (47.8) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
−8 (18) |
9.0 (48.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −14.2 (6.4) |
−13.3 (8.1) |
−5.8 (21.6) |
4.5 (40.1) |
12.8 (55.0) |
18.5 (65.3) |
20.3 (68.5) |
17.8 (64.0) |
12.2 (54.0) |
3.9 (39.0) |
−5.7 (21.7) |
−12.6 (9.3) |
3.2 (37.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −19.1 (−2.4) |
−19.1 (−2.4) |
−11.5 (11.3) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
5.9 (42.6) |
11.8 (53.2) |
13.9 (57.0) |
11.4 (52.5) |
5.8 (42.4) |
−1 (30) |
−10 (14) |
−17.1 (1.2) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 16 (0.6) |
16 (0.6) |
16 (0.6) |
29 (1.1) |
57 (2.2) |
62 (2.4) |
73 (2.9) |
67 (2.6) |
47 (1.9) |
41 (1.6) |
26 (1.0) |
22 (0.9) |
472 (18.4) |
How the City is Organized
Gorno-Altaysk is the capital city of the Altai Republic. This means it's the main center for government and important decisions in the region. It has a special status as an "Urban Okrug," which is like a large city area that manages itself. The city is led by a Mayor, Olga Safronova, and a group called the Gorno-Altaysk Town Council of Deputies.
Getting Around Gorno-Altaysk
The town has good ways to travel:
- Airport: Gorno-Altaysk Airport has flights to Moscow and other big Russian cities.
- Highway: Highway M52 goes through Gorno-Altaysk. It connects the town to Novosibirsk in the north and the border with Mongolia in the south.
- Railway: The closest train station is in the city of Biysk, about 96 kilometers (60 miles) away.
Fun Things to Do and Learn
Gorno-Altaysk offers many activities for young people:
- Culture: The town has a theater and several cinemas where you can watch movies and plays.
- Learning: You can find the Gorno-Altaisk State University here, which is a big place for higher education. There's also the Anokhin Museum, where you can learn about the history and culture of the region.
- Sports: The mountains around the town are great for skiing and hiking. There are also football fields with artificial grass that anyone can use for free.
City Infrastructure
In Gorno-Altaysk, the most important streets are kept in good condition. The rivers in the area are safe for swimming. The tap water is also safe to drink. Most buildings in the town have central heating, which keeps them warm, especially during the cold winters. This heating usually comes from gas-burning stations.
See also
In Spanish: Gorno-Altaisk para niños
