Khirlepposi facts for kids
Khirlepposi or Khirleppos' Melesh is a small village in the Chuvash Republic, Russia. It is located about 6 kilometers (4 miles) west of Alikovo, which is the main town of the area. In 2006, about 245 people lived there.
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What's in a Name?
The name of the village, Khirlepposi, comes from two Chuvash words. "Хирлеп" is the name of the river that flows through the village. "пусь" means "beginning." So, it means "the beginning of the Khirlep River."
The second part of the name, "Мĕлĕш", was the name of the very first person who settled and built a home there.
Where is Khirlepposi?
The Khirlep River is an important part of the village, flowing right through it.
A main road, the Cheboksary–Alikovo–Krasnye Chetai auto route, also passes close by. This road connects Khirlepposi to bigger towns and cities.
A Look at History
Khirlepposi was first mentioned a long time ago, in July 1774. This was when a famous historical figure, Yemelyan Pugachev, traveled near the village.
The first school in Khirlepposi opened its doors in 1895. This was a big step for the village, helping children get an education.
As the village grew bigger, some families moved to start new villages nearby. These new places included Small Melesh, Toropkasy, New Selo (now called Azamat), Khitekooshkan', and Khoravary. Some also moved to a village called Melesh in a different district.
Over the years, Khirlepposi's administrative area changed a few times. It was part of different districts before finally becoming part of Alikovsky District again in 1965.
Village Life and Facilities
Khirlepposi has several important facilities for its residents. These include a community club, a library, a first-aid post for health needs, and a local store where people can buy supplies.
The village has five main streets:
- Tsentralnaya (which means "Central Street")
- Komsomolskaya
- Kooperativnaya
- Pereulochnaya
- Shkolnaya (which means "School Street")
Weather in Khirlepposi
The climate in Khirlepposi is known as moderately continental. This means it has long, cold winters and warm summers.
In January, the average temperature is about -12.9 degrees Celsius (8.8 degrees Fahrenheit). In July, the average temperature is around +18.3 degrees Celsius (64.9 degrees Fahrenheit).
The coldest temperature ever recorded was a very chilly -54 degrees Celsius (-65 degrees Fahrenheit) in 1979. The hottest temperature recorded was +37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
On average, the village gets about 552 millimeters (21.7 inches) of rain and snow each year.
Famous People from Khirlepposi
Some notable people have come from Khirlepposi:
- Anatoly Ivanovich Platonov (born 1952) was the Head of the Alikovsky District Administration in 2007.
- Gennady Sapozhnikov (1933–2004) was a scientist and biologist.
- Nikita Larionov is a Chuvash writer and poet. He is known for his creative works.
