Slavyansk-on-Kuban is a small city in the west of the Krasnodar Territory. It is located in the south of the European territory of Russia, on the Kuban plains. It is the center of the Slavyansk region. The population of Slavyansk-on-Kuban is 66285 people. Over time, it gradually increases. The city is located in the delta of the Kuban River, on the banks of the Protoka (one of the branches of the Kuban), at a distance of 68 km to the west (north-west) of Krasnodar. The total area of the city is 43.5 km2.
The name is read as Slavyansk-on-Kuban (emphasis on the letter "A"), although there is no consensus on this matter.
Geographic features
The city is located on a plain in the delta of the Kuban River, not far from the coast of the Sea of Azov. Height above sea level is only 8 meters. The climate is mild, warm and relatively dry. Meadow landscapes predominate.
Summer in recent years has become very hot, and winter is quite warm. Due to global warming, there is a significant increase in temperatures, which has an adverse effect on the weather. In addition, it is observedincreased summer drought. All this suggests that further warming will negatively affect the region.
Judging by the photos, the city is quite well landscaped.
Economy
The city has developed both industry and agriculture. Building materials, oil products, foodstuffs, garments are produced. The most important is food production. A cannery, a butter and cheese factory, a bakery, and the Kuban Delicacies factory are operating.
Cultivation dominates agriculture. Two thirds of the area of agricultural land is occupied by grain crops. Of which Fig. Also here is the largest garden in Europe, giving more than 30 thousand tons of fruits and berries per year. Animal husbandry and fisheries are functioning.
Population
The population of Slavyansk-on-Kuban (Krasnodar Territory) in 2018 amounted to 66285 people. At the same time, the population density is 1523.79 people/km2. The dynamics of the number of inhabitants shows a steady growth throughout the 20th century and subsequent years. Its intensity, on average, was about the same. In some years the population has declined. These are: 1970, 1979, 2003, 2005, 2010 and 2011. However, this reduction was insignificant and had almost no effect on the overall growth pattern.
In terms of the number of inhabitants in 2018, the city of Slavyansk-on-Kuban is in 241st place among the cities of the Russian Federation. In the future, possible entry into its compositionvillage Trudobelikovsky, will lead to an increase in the population up to 80 thousand people.
National composition
The basis of the urban population of Slavyansk-on-Kuban are Russians. Their share of the total population is 91.97%. Next come the Armenians - 3.5%. In third place are Ukrainians (1.57%). The share of other nationalities is small.
Vacancies of the employment service of the population of Slavyansk-on-Kuban
Slavyansk-on-Kuban is a small city, and therefore there are few vacancies from employers. The nature of the work is different, the most common vacancies are social orientation. Salaries - 12,000 rubles. (less often from 12,000 rubles). Such salaries are the lowest in comparison with other types of work. In other speci alties, they are higher than 15 thousand rubles, often 20 thousand rubles, sometimes more than 30 thousand rubles. The highest is for a taxi driver (80 thousand rubles) and a furniture seller (35-100 thousand rubles).
All of these data are current for September 2018.
Urban and intercity transport
The city of Slavyansk-on-Kuban has road and rail transport. Here is the w. e. local station "Protoka", from which you can get to Krasnodar, Krymsk, Timashevsk, Abinsk.
There is also a bus station from which there are flights to Krasnodar, Novorossiysk, Rostov-on-Don, Yeysk, Gelendzhik, Kropotkin, Nevinnomyssk, Astrakhan.
Inside the city there are minibuses and buses.
Attractions
There are 3 local attractions in Slavyansk-on-Kuban:
- Northern park with playground for children and rides.
- 1930 Arch. It was installed at the entrance to the central estate of the Giant Garden. Remodeled in 1963.
- Museum of the history of the giant agricultural firm "Garden-Giant". It is located in her territory. Those who are interested in her work will be able to see previously used tools, documents and photographs.
Seaside resorts operate near the city.
Conclusion
Thus, Slavyansk-on-Kuban is one of the economically developed agricultural centers of the Krasnodar Territory. The population is gradually and steadily growing, which indicates acceptable living conditions in this city. Of the unfavorable natural factors that have developed recently, there is an abnormal and prolonged summer heat. There are beach resorts not far from the city. The most interesting object is the largest garden in Europe, with which all local attractions are connected.
