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 520,000 (2008) 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.