The youngest cities in Russia

On the territory of Russia today there are 1113 cities, each of which is unique in its own way. Interest not only in old objects, but also in young settlements.

The top 10 included the youngest cities in Russia to date.

10

Mezhgore 1979

The tenth place is occupied by the small town of Mezhgorye( 1979) in Bashkortostan, divided into two parts, one of which is located at the foot of Mount Yamantau, and the other is near the mountain of Dunansungan. At the same time the city itself stands on the territory of the Ural Reserve. Despite the fact that Mizhgirya is a fairly young settlement, it is already known for interesting events, for example, the construction of a bunker for important people in the event of natural disasters or war. In Mezhgore, there are many sports facilities, it is home to two famous biathletes - Olga Vilukhina and Maxim Burtasov. The population of Mezhgore is 16041 people.

9

Agidel 1980 year

The city with the beautiful name Agidel( 1980) is included in the list of the youngest settlements in Russia. He appeared thanks to the construction of a nuclear power plant in Bashkortostan. After the station was closed, most residents had to look for a new job. To support the city, the president approved the project to create an industrial park in Agidel, located near Neftekamsk. The population of Agidel is -15645 people.

8

Langepas 1980

Langepas( 1980) is ranked eighth among the youngest cities in Russia. It is located in Western Siberia between the cities of Nizhnevartovsk and Surgut. The name of the city means "squirrel's ground", therefore its symbol is a fluffy and cheerful animal decorating the flag, as well as the coat of arms of Langepas. In the 20-year anniversary of the city in Langepas even a sculpture of squirrel was built, which is loved not only by local residents, but also by the guests of the city. It is believed that if you rub a nose on a monument and make a wish, then it will come true. Despite the long winter here, the surroundings of the city are struck by a wide variety of flora and fauna. Langepas resembles a European city, which is characterized by wide areas and streets. Here there are a huge number of monuments of architecture, monuments, fountains and picturesque flower beds. The population of Langepas is 43,337 people.

7

Cedar 1982

In the seventh place in the list of the youngest cities in Russia there is a settlement called Kedrovy, located seventy kilometers from Tomsk( 1982).It also belongs to the smallest cities in Russia with a population of 2,047 people. Here oil and gas fields are being developed by such companies as Rosneft and Vostok-Gazprom. Despite the fact that Kedrovy is built up with relatively low buildings( the highest buildings are five-storey buildings), its advantage is a favorable ecological situation, as it is surrounded by pine trees.

6

Muravlenko 1984

The sixth place is occupied by the young city of Russia - Muravlenko( 1984), developing at the expense of the oil industry. It is named in honor of the engineer and hero of socialist labor, Viktor Ivanovich Muravlenko. Currently, this locality, occupying a small area, is clean and comfortable. But the main value of Muravlenko lies in its inhabitants, who are doing everything possible to develop their native city. In Muravlenko, according to official data, today 32786 people live.

5

Pokachi 1984 year

In the list of the youngest settlements of Russia, the city of Pokachi( 1984) occupies the fifth line. It is located in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District. It is beautiful, gaining strength and acquiring its unique appearance and tradition of the city. In it there are no houses above five-story, all structures are painted in bright, iridescent colors. The compact arrangement of building structures makes the city cozy. Here peacefully there are two religious communities - Orthodox and Muslim. The dominant enterprise of the city is the oil and gas producing company, which is part of the Lukoil corporation. The population of Pokachi is 17899 people.

4

Gubkin 1986

Gubkinsky( 1986) is one of the youngest cities in Russia, which bears the name of the famous geologist Ivan Mikhailovich Gubkin. Thanks to the hydrocarbon reserves and the oil industry, Gubkinsky is a cultural and sports city with decent educational institutions. Here are the best among the sporting rifle clubs in Russia, as well as a lot of recreational facilities are represented here, as well as competitions for various sports are held periodically. The population of Gubkinsky is 27070 people.

3

Polysaevo 1989 year

The modern city of Polysaevo( 1989) opens the three youngest cities in Russia. Polysaevo is a dynamically developing city of Kuzbass. The socio-economic development of Polysaevo is due to several factors. On the one hand, this is an increase in the coal-mining industry, on the other - a successful geographical position in the center of the economic zone of Kuzbass. In addition to coal-mining industries, there are enterprises of machine building, production of building materials and food industry. In Polysaevo there are 26893 people.

2

Magas 1995 year

Magas( 1995) takes the second place in the ranking of the youngest cities in Russia. Initially, it was built as the capital of Ingushetia, since after the separation of Chechnya the Republic remained without the main city. It is located in Magas, four kilometers from Nazran. Despite the modest number of residents( 5,841 people) in the capital, 90 percent of the state institutions of the Republic are concentrated. Modern Magas is distinguished by the absence of industrial enterprises.

1

Innopolis 2012 year

Innopolis( 2012) is the youngest and most promising city in Russia with a population of 96 people. It is located 40 km from Kazan on the banks of the Volga. The settlement has a developed infrastructure and good ecological conditions. Innopolis is a project created with the goal of attracting scientists and specialists in the field of information technologies, that's why all conditions for a good life and productive work are created here: modern housing stock, educational and health institutions, high-quality roads, etc. The main feature of Innopolis is the university, where highly skilled specialists of industry, innovations and information technologies are trained.