Naberezhnye Chelny
Naberezhnye Chelny (Russian: На́бережные Челны́, IPA: [ˈnabʲɪrʲɪʐnɨjə tɕɪlˈnɨ]; Tatar: Яр Чаллы IPA: [ˈjar ɕɑlːɤ̆]) is the second largest city in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. It is a major industrial center. Naberezhnye Chelny is on the Kama River and is 225 kilometers (140 miles) east of Kazan. The city was named Brezhnev until 1988.
Naberezhnye Chelny Набережные Челны | |
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City[1] | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Tatar | Яр Чаллы |
 Clockwise from top: Boulevard of Enthusiasts, «2/18» Business Centre, City view from Kama River, IT park | |
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Location of Naberezhnye Chelny  | |
  Naberezhnye Chelny Location of Naberezhnye Chelny  Naberezhnye Chelny Naberezhnye Chelny (Tatarstan) | |
| Coordinates: 55°41′N 52°19′E / 55.683°N 52.317°E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Tatarstan[1] |
| Founded | c. 1172 |
| City status since | April 10, 1930 |
| Government | |
| • Body | City Council |
| • Mayor | Nail Magdeev |
| Area | |
| • Total | 171 km2 (66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 513,193 |
| • Estimate (2018)[3] | 532,472 (+3.8%) |
| • Rank | 35th in 2010 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,800/sq mi) |
Administrative status | |
| • Subordinated to | city of republic significance of Naberezhnye Chelny[1] |
| • Capital of | Tukayevsky District[1], city of republic significance of Naberezhnye Chelny[1] |
Municipal status | |
| • Urban okrug | Naberezhnye Chelny Urban Okrug[4] |
| • Capital of | Naberezhnye Chelny Urban Okrug[4], Tukayevsky Municipal District[5] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [6]) |
| Postal code(s)[7] | 423800-423849 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 8552 |
| OKTMO ID | 92730000001 |
| City Day | August 10 |
| Twin towns | Liaocheng |
| Website | www |
The population of the city over the years was: 513,193 (2010 Census);[2] 509,870 (2002 Census);[8] 500,309 (1989 Census).[9]
History
Naberezhnye Chelny was granted town status on August 10, 1930, and was named Brezhnev (after Leonid Brezhnev) from 1982 to 1988.[10]
The city of Naberezhnye Chelny was one of the centers of the Udmurt Jews, who spoke Udmurtish Yiddish.[11]
Economy
Kamaz and ZMA trucks are produced in Naberezhnye Chelny. The city is one of the largest planned cities in the world related to vehicles. With more than five square kilometres (2 sq mi) for production, the Kamaz plant is the largest vehicle factory in the world.
Transportation
Naberezhnye Chelny is a major transportation hub in Russia. It houses major railways, roadways, and airports. Its location on the Kama River gives it the status of an important port as well.
Culture
Alkonost, a Russian doom-folk metal band, was formed in Naberezhnye Chelny in 1995.
Sports
FC KAMAZ Naberezhnye Chelny is an association football club based in Naberezhnye Chelny, playing in the Russian Second Division.
Gallery
The production building of Kamaz
View from the hotel Tatarstan
View of Naberezhnye Chelny
Sister cities
Liaocheng, China (since 2009)
