Kemerovo city, Russia

The capital city of Kemerovo oblast.

Kemerovo city overview

Kemerovo city is an administrative center and capital of Kemerovo oblast of Russia. Kemerovo is an important industrial center of Russia situated on the Tom river about 3,500 km east of Moscow city. There is an airport in Kemerovo city.

Kemerovo city has the population of 521,000 (2009) on the land area of 282 sq. km.

Kemerovo city phone code is +7 3842 and postal codes are 650000-650907.

Kemerovo city flag

Kemerovo city coat of arms

Kemerovo city map, Russia

Kemerovo city history

Kemerovo official foundation date is 1918. But it should be mentioned that large coal deposits were discovered in the area in 1721 and seven villages (Borovaya, Davydovo, Kemerovo, Krasny Yar, Kur-Iskitim, Shcheglovka, Yevseyevo) were situated on the modern Kemerovo city territory by 1859.

In 1907 first coal mines were constructed. Later, in 1916, chemical works was established. The population of Shcheglovka village was about 4,000 by 1917. Further quick developing of the village was the result of the construction of railway connecting Yurga and Kulchugino settlements going through Shcheglovka village.

In 1918 Shcheglovka village received town status and Kemerovo village became the part of it. In 1932 the town received new name - Kemerovo. The town became Kemerovo oblast capital in 1943. During the Soviet period of Russian history Kemerovo city developed into major industrial center of Siberia region with chemical and manufacturing industries.

Kemerovo city economics

There are over 100 large and small plants in Kemerovo producing about 95% of the total output of the city. Chemical industry is developed as well as power engineering, machine-building, ferrous metallurgy, light, food and processing industries. Chemical industry is the leading one in the city, it produces almost 20% of all the output, every third citizen works in the industry.

The plants of Kemerovo city produce coke, mineral fertilizers, cloth, clothes, shoes, food and a lot of other products. In some types of products the plants of Kemerovo have the leading position not only in the oblast but also in the Russian Federation.

Further development of chemical industry and ferrous metallurgy is linked with reconstruction and upgrading, building new capacities, fulfilling the projects aimed at improving the environmental situation in Kemerovo city and reducing the air pollution. The plants of food and processing industries are rapidly developing.

Kemerovo city features, attractions

In the city of Kemerovo the coal industry plants are in action for over 100 years. The name “Kemerovo” might probably have derived from Turkish “kemer” - a mountain slope, a bank, a ravine, a hill, a mountain. On October 16th, 2006, Kuznetsky bridge was put into action in Kemerovo - one of the widest bridges (40,5 m) in Siberia.

The museums of Kemerovo city:

Regional museum of local study;
Museum “Archeology, ethnography and ecology of Siberia” at Kemerovo State University;
Regional arts museum;
Museum-reserve “Krasnaya Gorka” - the youngest in Kemerovo city and rapidly growing too. It was formed for preserving the historical center of the city - district of Krasnaya Gorka. Historical and architectural monuments built in early 20th century are the center of the museum. The bank revealing is a part of the museum, it is a unique natural object reflecting the geological history of Kuznetsk land. In 2003 the monument to “Memory of perished miners of Kuzbass” was erected there.
Not far from Kemerovo there is the brightest place of interest in the regional center and the favorite recreation spot - the unique museum-reserve of primitive rock painting “Tomskaya pisanitsa”.

Kemerovo city of Russia photos

Kemerovo city sceneries

Kemerovo city street view

Author: Evgeny Shevchenko

Kemerovo city scenery

Author: Igor Khmaro

Kemerovo city architecture

Author: Igor Khmaro