Elektrostal (Russian: Электросталь, pronounced [ɛˌlʲektrɐˈstalʲ]) is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located 58 kilometers (36 mi) east of Moscow. Population: 155,196 (2010 Russian census);[2] 146,294 (2002 Census);[6] 152,463 (1989 Soviet census);[7] 135,000 (1977); 123,000 (1970); 97,000 (1959); 43,000 (1939). It was previously known as Zatishye (until 1928).
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| Coordinates: 55°47′N 38°28′E / 55.783°N 38.467°E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Moscow Oblast[1] |
| Founded | 1916 |
| City status since | 1938 |
| Government | |
| • Head | Vladimir Pekarev |
| Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 155,196 |
| • Rank | 114th in 2010 |
| • Subordinated to | Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1] |
| • Capital of | Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1] |
| • Urban okrug | Elektrostal Urban Okrug[3] |
| • Capital of | Elektrostal Urban Okrug[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK [4]) |
| Postal code(s)[5] | 144000—144012 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 49657 |
| OKTMO ID | 46790000001 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The name Elektrostal is originated from the Russian words of Электро (Elektro), lit. 'Electric' and Сталь (Stal), lit. 'Steel'.
It was known as Zatishye (Затишье) until 1928.[citation needed]
History
In 1938, it was granted town status.[citation needed]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, Elektrostal City Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated as Elektrostal Urban Okrug.[3]
Economy
Elektrostal is a center of metallurgy and heavy machinery manufacturing. Major companies include:
- Elektrostal metallurgical factory
- Elektrostal chemical-mechanical factory
- Elektrostal Heavy Engineering Works, JSC is a designer and manufacturer of equipment for producing seamless hot-rolled, cold-rolled and welded steel materials and metallurgical equipment.
- MSZ, also known as Elemash, Russia's largest producer of fuel rod assemblies for nuclear power plants, which are exported to many countries in Europe.
The 9th radio center in Elektrostal is home to a high power medium wave transmitter.
The first S-400 Triumf missile defense system was deployed at Elektrostal, becoming fully operational on July 1, 2007.[8]
Transportation
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Elektrostal is linked by Elektrichka suburban electric trains to Moscow's Kursky Rail Terminal with a travel time of 1 hour and 20 minutes. Long distance buses link Elektrostal to Noginsk, Moscow and other nearby towns. Local public transport includes buses.
Sports
The city ice hockey team Kristall Elektrostal was established in 1949 and plays in the Junior Hockey League Division B.[9]
Notable people
- Yevgeni Malkov, association football player
- Anastasia Pozdniakova, Olympic diver
- Vitali Proshkin, ice hockey player
- Vladimir Zharkov, ice hockey player[10]
- Nikolay Vtorov, industrialist
- Ivan Sergeyevich Kuznetsov, city architect
- Vyacheslav Zudov, cosmonaut
- Evgeni Kovyrshin, ice hockey player
- Sergei Arekayev, ice hockey player
International relations
Twin towns and sister cities
Elektrostal is twinned with:
References
Notes
Sources
- Московская областная Дума. Закон №11/2013-ОЗ от 31 января 2013 г. «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Московской области», в ред. Закона №249/2019-ОЗ от 29 ноября 2019 г. «О внесении изменений в Закон Московской области "Об административно-территориальном устройстве Московской области"». Вступил в силу на следующий день после официального опубликования (13 января 2013 г.). Опубликован: "Ежедневные Новости. Подмосковье", №24, 12 февраля 2013 г. (Moscow Oblast Duma. Law #11/2013-OZ of January 31, 2013 On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Moscow Oblast, as amended by the Law #249/2019-OZ of November 29, 2019 On amending the Law of Moscow Oblast "On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Moscow Oblast". Effective as of the day following the day of the official publication (January 13, 2013).).
- Московская областная Дума. Закон №130/2004-ОЗ от 25 октября 2004 г. «О статусе и границе городского округа Электросталь», в ред. Закона №82/2010-ОЗ от 1 июля 2010 г «О внесении изменений в Закон Московской области "О статусе и границе городского округа Электросталь" и Закон Московской области "О статусе и границах Ногинского муниципального района и вновь образованных в его составе муниципальных образований"». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Ежедневные Новости. Подмосковье", №216, 13 ноября 2004 г. (Moscow Oblast Duma. Law #130/2004-OZ of October 25, 2004 On the Status and the Border of Elektrostal Urban Okrug, as amended by the Law #82/2010-OZ of July 1, 2010 On Amending the Law of Moscow Oblast "On the Status and the Border of Elektrostal Urban Okrug" and the Law of Moscow Oblast "On the Status and Borders of Noginsky Municipal District and the Newly Established Municipal Formations It Comprises". Effective as of the day of the official publication.).
External links
Media related to Elektrostal at Wikimedia Commons- Official website of Elektrostal (in Russian)
- Elektrostal Business Directory (in Russian)
