Ufa is the center of the Republic of Bashkortostan. This is a young green city with developed infrastructure and industry. The urban area is divided into several districts, each of which has its own characteristics.
Geographical features of Ufa
Ufa is located in the east of the Russian Plain and is the capital of the Republic of Bashkiria. The city has the status of a major economic and scientific center of the Russian Federation. The size of the urban area in length is about 40 km. The population is over 1 million people, which is one fourth of the population of Bashkortostan.
The climate is cool, continental and moderately humid. The average annual air temperature is +3.8 degrees, and the average rainfall is about 600 mm Hg.
The outskirts of Ufa are quite picturesque. The city is located on a semicircular hill, forming a high bank of the river. There are many deciduous forests, meadows and green spaces around the city. City buildings and nature harmonize well with each other.
Economy of Ufa
Ufa is one of the largest economic centers of Russia. The city is well developedindustry. The most important industries are mechanical engineering, oil refining and chemical production. In total, there are about 200 industrial enterprises within the city.
Ufa ranks fourth in Russia in terms of retail trade. There are a large number of retail outlets in the city.
Ufa has developed almost all types of transport: road, rail, air and water. Intracity transport is represented by trams, trolleybuses, buses, fixed-route taxis and the subway.
Other features of Ufa
Ufa has a large number of historical and architectural monuments. The oldest building is several centuries old. It is interesting because in 1774 the famous Russian commander, Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov, stayed there. There are many squares and parks in the city. Some green spaces are natural. There is a large amount of vegetation both in the yards and on the streets of the city.
At the same time, industrial emissions lead to high levels of urban air pollution. A lot of solid household and industrial waste is generated.
Regions of Ufa
The city is divided into seven districts:
- Kirovskiy district (city of Ufa) is the oldest. It appeared at the dawn of the Soviet era - in 1935. It can also rightly be considered the intellectual capital of the city. High-tech production of such types of products is concentrated here,as electrical equipment, communications, textiles, medicines, food, garments. There are a large number of higher educational institutions in the region, including the Bashkir State University, medical, pedagogical and other universities. In addition, there are various cultural institutions, he alth facilities, sports facilities, historical buildings.
- Leninsky District appeared on the city map in 1936. It includes three microdistricts: "Central", "Zaton" and "Nizhegorodka", which are located along the banks of the Belaya River. A feature of the area is the predominance of private buildings. The Ministry of Culture and a large number of enterprises are located in the Leninsky district of Ufa.
- Ordzhonikidzevsky district Ufa was formed in 1952. It is a place of concentration of industrial enterprises. In total, there are 220 large and medium-sized plants, including oil refineries, energy, construction and other industries. In total, they provide over 60% of the city's production. The Ordzhonikidzevsky district of Ufa is also home to the popular Victory Park and two stadiums: Stroitel and Neftyanik.
- Oktyabrsky district Ufa appeared in 1977. It is considered the newest among other areas of the city. A large number of original and unusual buildings are concentrated on its territory. Cultural centers are represented by the Academic Drama Theatre, the Nur National Theater, the Park of Culture and Leisure named afterM. Gafuri and the park of culture "Kashkadan". Parks are a comfortable place for urban residents to relax. There is also a hippodrome in the Oktyabrsky district of Ufa, which is used for equestrian competitions. The Palace of Sports and the sports arena are used for entertainment events and hockey training.
- Kalinin district is located in the north-east of Ufa. He appeared in 1952. On the territory of the region there is a well-known throughout the country enterprise for the production of motor and aircraft engines. In total, there are 25 large industrial facilities in the district, which puts it in second place in terms of production after the Ordzhonikidzevsky district. In addition to businesses, there is a palace of culture, sports schools and playgrounds.
- Demsky district is located in the south of Ufa. Despite the large number of businesses, the area is considered relatively favorable for living. The industry is represented by enterprises in the oil and medical sectors. There is also a large railway station and a museum of the Bashkir Cavalry Division.
- Soviet district Ufa is located in the center of the city, at the intersection of road, water and railway routes. It has the highest population density. There are many medical institutions, literary publishing houses, editorial offices of local newspapers and magazines. The sports arena built in the area has a capacity of 8,000 people.
Modern neighborhood transformation
Ufa is a young city, andin almost all its regions, various transformations are taking place. So, in Leninsky there is a massive replacement of old buildings with new ones. There are many modern high-rise buildings, shopping centers and private villas. The improvement of the social infrastructure is also noted in the Sovietsky district. Modern streets and city squares appeared in Demskoye instead of a workers' camp, and the city acquired a neater look.
Conclusion
Ufa is a young modern city with a developed industry and districts, each of which has its own history and characteristics. Most of them originated in the Soviet era and are now actively developing.
