Tukhard facts for kids
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Tukhard
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Rural locality (selo)
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 Tukhard
Location in Krasnoyarsk Krai
Tukhard
Location in Russia
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| Country | Russia |
| Region | Krasnoyarsk Krai |
| District | Taymyrsky Dolgano-Nenetsky District |
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| • Total | 814 |
| Time zone | UTC+7 |
Tukhard (pronounced Too-hard) is a small village in northern Russia. It is located in the Krasnoyarsk Krai region, specifically in the Taymyrsky Dolgano-Nenetsky District. This village is about 75 kilometers (47 miles) west of Dudinka.
Tukhard sits on the banks of the Bolshaya Kheta River, in an area called the Gydanskii tundra. It is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from where the Bolshaya Kheta River joins the mighty Yenisey River. Many of the people living here are from the Nenets people. Tukhard is known for producing natural gas and for its important reindeer herding and fishing industries. In 2010, 814 people lived in Tukhard.
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History of Tukhard
How Tukhard Started
The village of Tukhard began in 1968. It was the starting point for building a very important gas pipeline. This pipeline, called the Messoyakha-Dudinka-Norilsk gas pipeline, carries natural gas. The company Norilskgazprom built a special base here to move goods. Workers from Norilskgazprom built the first buildings in Tukhard.
What the Name Means
The name "Tukhard" comes from two words in the Nenets language. "Tu" means fire, and "harad" means house. So, Tukhard means "a place where fire is made." This name makes sense because of the natural gas found there.
Growing the Village
In the 1970s, a runway was built in Tukhard. This allowed small airplanes to land there. In 1978, local leaders decided to create a special farm. This farm focused on raising reindeer and fishing. In 1979, new equipment for the Tukhard state farm arrived by tugboat.
Changes in Administration
On May 25, 2002, Tukhard's administration changed. Before this, it was managed by the town of Dudinka. Then, it became part of the Ust-Yenisei region. Today, Tukhard is one of the largest villages in the Karaul rural settlement area.
Life in Tukhard
Economy and Jobs
Tukhard is located along the Messoyakha gas pipeline. This pipeline connects it to the cities of Dudinka and Norilsk. Many families in Tukhard are nomadic herders. This means they move with their reindeer. The village is famous for its reindeer meat. In 1985, there were about 15,882 reindeer. By 2011, this number grew to over 29,000! Around 50 families work in the reindeer industry. About 20 families work in fishing.
Village Facilities
Tukhard has several important buildings for its residents. There is an elementary school for children. The village also has a hospital for healthcare. You can find books at the library. There is a post office for mail services. A rural house of culture hosts community events. The village also has a bakery and private shops. Tukhard has 83 houses and 119 apartments.
Culture and Traditions
A very rare language called the Enets language is spoken by some people in Tukhard. This language is important to their culture.
Every year, on the second and third Sundays of April, a special event takes place. It is called the Day of the Reindeer Breeder festival. During this festival, local people hold exciting reindeer sled races. These races happen along the frozen Bolshaya Kheta River.
