Many amazing cities exist in Russia. Each of them has its own characteristics. Most of the large settlements of our country amazes guests and tourists with their beauties and sights. Ukhta, a city located in the Komi Republic, is no exception. It was founded not so long ago, but it is already well developed. The article will talk about the city itself, its population, transport and attractions.
Komi Republic, Ukhta: general information
For starters, it's worth telling a little about the village. This is a city that is located, as already mentioned, in the Komi Republic. It is located near the republican center of Syktyvkar. The distance between the two cities is just over 300 kilometers. Ukhta was founded in 1929. Since then, the settlement has been actively developing, and in 1943 it already received the status of a city.
It is important to note that this is one of the largest settlements in the Komi Republic. Ukhta is in second place in terms of the number of inhabitants (in the first place - Syktyvkar).
Of particular interest is the fact that this is the first city in Russia where mining beganoil. Also, the settlement can boast of its history, wonderful nature, cultural monuments and attractions. All this will be discussed later.
City population
The population of Ukhta today is about 100 thousand people. Of all the cities in Russia, Ukhta is in 171st place in terms of the number of inhabitants. In total, there are 1114 cities on the list. Thus, we can conclude that Ukhta is not the smallest settlement. Here, as in many other Russian cities, there is a trend of outflow of local residents. This process has been going on for the past few years, it began in 2013. For greater accuracy, the following data can be given: in 2013 the population was 99,513 people, in 2014 - 99,155 people, and in 2015 - already 98,894 people. Thus, we see that the number of local residents has decreased over the past 3 years.
Ethnic composition of the population
So, we talked about the statistics regarding the population of the city. Now it is worth considering the population of Ukhta from the point of view of the national composition. Many different nationalities live here. In many ways, this diversity of nationalities is explained by the history of these places. According to the 2010 census, the following live in Ukhta: Komi (about 7.9%), Russians (about 81%), Ukrainians (about 4.1%), Tatars (about 1%), Belarusians (also about 1%).
The indigenous people of these places are the Komi. There is also another name - Komi-Zyryans. This is a people of Finno-Ugric origin, whohas long lived on the territory of the Komi Republic and in neighboring regions.
Time in Ukhta
Many people are concerned about whether the time in Ukhta differs from Moscow time? This question can be unequivocally answered that the time in these two settlements is the same.
It is also worth saying what time zone the entire Komi Republic, Ukhta belongs to. The time here corresponds to the international time zone UTC+3.
Transportation
So, we talked about the time and time zone in which Ukhta is located. Now we need to consider the transport network in the city. Transportation of passengers and various cargoes is carried out in several ways.
The first type is rail transport. The city has a station that belongs to the Northern Railway. Both passenger and cargo transportation is carried out here. This direction passes through several regions in the north of Russia, more precisely - through the Arkhangelsk, Kostroma, Vologda and other regions.
For moving around the city, it is most convenient to use buses. There are many routes that allow you to easily get to the right place. Suburban and intercity buses also run constantly. They can go from Ukhta to Syktyvkar, Kirov, Ufa and other cities. Recently, the idea of creating special trolleybus routes here has been considered.
Flight connections to other cities
Of course, as in many other majorsettlements, a popular mode of transport is the plane. Ukhta Airport is located here, which provides round-the-clock air communication with other cities of Russia. The air port provides continuous service for passengers and air transport. Ukhta Airport receives aircraft from various airlines and is a major transport hub.
City Governance
Now you need to get a little familiar with how the management is carried out in the village. Like any other region, the Komi Republic is divided into such administrative-territorial units as districts and districts.
Here there is an urban district of Ukhta, the center of which is the city of the same name. It is interesting that this municipal formation is equated in status with the regions of the Far North. It is located in the central part of the Komi Republic.
Management on the territory of this municipal unit is carried out by the administration of Ukhta. The city district was formed here in 2005. To date, it includes 18 settlements, among which there are urban-type settlements, villages and villages. The administration of Ukhta is located at the address: Bushuev street, house 11.
Economy
It is necessary to talk about such an important component of the city as the economy. In Ukhta, it is based on the oil and gas industry. Several large enterprises involved in this industry are located here. Oil production began here a very long time ago. If we turn to history, then the geological study of these places dates back to 1929. Then the famous came herespecialist N. N. Tikhonovich. It was decided to drill several test wells. And already in 1930, a stationary drilling rig was erected here and oil was produced for the first time. As already mentioned, the city of Ukhta became the first in Russia where they began to produce this fuel.
There are various auxiliary objects around. For example, a chemical laboratory began to function nearby, where drilling processes and many other things related to this industry were studied.
To transport the extracted raw materials, it was also necessary to develop a transport network. For this, it was decided to build the Ust-Vym-Ukhta highway. Its length was more than 250 kilometers. Also, construction began on another major route - the railway, which connected Kotlas and Vorkuta. This route passed through Ukhta. Thus, the oil produced in these places began to be transported to large industrial centers of our country.
Local climate
So, we discussed issues related to the economy and management of the city, as well as its population and time zones. Now you need to get acquainted with the local climate and nature, since this is also an important component of any settlement. Russia boasts a variety of natural and climatic zones. The Komi Republic, Ukhta lies in an area with rather harsh natural conditions.
The climate here is temperate continental. Usually in these places there is a warm but short summer, the average temperature in Julyis around +15°C. Winter here is cool and quite long. The average January temperature is -17.3°C. Snow falls in early October, but permanent snow cover does not form until the end of the month. It usually comes down in late April - early May. Often there are such weather phenomena as a snowstorm, hail, thunderstorm and ice.
Nature
The magnificent nature of these places is also striking in its diversity and beauty. She will really please and leave an unforgettable impression. Spruce and pine forests predominate in this area. Other trees are often found, such as birches and other small-leaved plants. Walking through the forest, you can periodically see various marshy areas.
Here grows a lot of representatives of the flora, which have long been listed in the Red Book. There are more than 20 species of plants that are on the verge of extinction. Among them, one can separately note the alder buckthorn, the water-collecting cornflower, the common bird cherry and others.
As for the animal world, about 35 species of various mammals live here. Most often you can meet a squirrel, brown bear, pine marten, elk, river otter, wild boar and other animals. Thus, the Republic of Komi, Ukhta and other nearby settlements can boast of a rich fauna.
Birds are mainly represented by the passerine order, of which there are more than 55 species in these places.
There are many natural monuments in the vicinity: the Timansky rocksridge, "Belaya Kedva" and "Chutinsky" nature reserves, Paraskin lakes, mineral springs and others.
Ukhta city – attractions
As you know, this town is famous for its magnificent cultural heritage sites. Various theaters operate here - the folk drama theater, the Fresco, Friendship, and Coeval studios. If we talk about museums, then 4 institutions are open in the city. The Ukhta Museum of History and Local Lore is especially famous. It is mainly devoted to the history of the city, as well as the development and production of gas in these places.
Ukhta also amazes with its architectural objects. It is especially worth paying attention to the building of the Central House of Culture and the management of Ukhtkombinat. Also in Ukhta there is an area called the "Old Town". There is always a unique atmosphere here. The area captivates with its warmth, neatness of buildings and their architectural unity, it is also perfectly landscaped and landscaped.
The citizens are proud of the Palace of Science and Creativity. Its building is recognized as one of the best architectural objects in the city. The streets of Ukhta also keep many interesting stories and events. Once here, you should definitely take a walk along them to fully enjoy the atmosphere of this city.
