In Russia today there are 1113 cities, each of which is unique in its own way. Interest is caused not only by ancient objects, but also by young settlements.
Top 10 entered the youngest cities in Russia today.
10. Intermountain | 1979 year
In tenth place is the small town of Mizhhiria (1979) in Bashkortostan, divided into two parts, one of which is located at the foot of Yamantau Mountain, and the other is next to Dunansungan Mountain. Moreover, the city itself is located on the territory of the Ural Reserve. Despite the fact that Mezhgorye is a fairly young settlement, it is already known for interesting events, for example, the construction of a bunker for important persons in case of natural disasters or war. There are many sports facilities in Mizhhiria, it is the birthplace of two famous biathletes - Olga Vilukhina and Maxim Burtasov. The population of Intermountain is 16041 people.
9. Agidel | 1980 year
The city with the beautiful name Agidel (1980) is included in the list of the youngest settlements in Russia. It appeared due to the construction of a nuclear power plant in Bashkortostan. After the station was closed, most residents had to look for a new job. To support the city, the president approved a project to create an industrial park in Agidel, located near Neftekamsk. The population of Agidel is 15645 people.
8. Langepas | 1980 year
Langepas (1980) is in eighth place among the youngest cities in Russia. It is located in Western Siberia between the cities of Nizhnevartovsk and Surgut. The name of the city means "squirrel's land", therefore its symbol is a furry and cheerful animal decorating the flag, as well as the coat of arms of Langepas. On the 20th anniversary of the city in Langepas, they even erected a sculpture of a squirrel, which is loved not only by local residents, but also by guests of the city. It is believed that if you rub the nose of the monument and make a wish, then it will certainly come true. Despite the long winters here, the surroundings of the city amaze with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Langepas resembles a European city, characterized by wide squares and streets. There are a huge number of architectural monuments, monuments, fountains and picturesque flower beds. The population of Langepas is 43,337.
7. Cedar | 1982 year
In seventh place in the list of the youngest cities in Russia, there is a settlement called Kedrovy, located seventy kilometers from Tomsk (1982). It also belongs to the smallest cities in Russia with a population of 2047 people. Oil and gas fields are developed here by companies such as Rosneft and Vostok-Gazprom. Despite the fact that Kedrovy is built up with relatively low buildings (the tallest buildings are five-story buildings), its advantage is the favorable ecological situation, as it is surrounded by pine trees.
6. Muravlenko | 1984 year
Sixth place is occupied by the young city of Russia - Muravlenko (1984), developing at the expense of the oil industry. It is named after the engineer and hero of socialist labor Viktor Ivanovich Muravlenko. Currently, this settlement, occupying a small territory, is clean and comfortable. But the main value of Muravlenko lies in its inhabitants, doing everything possible to develop their hometown. According to official figures, 32786 people live in Muravlenko today.
5. Pokachi | 1984 year
In the list of the youngest settlements in Russia, the city of Pokachi (1984) is in fifth place. It is located in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug. It is a beautiful city, gaining strength and gaining its own unique look and traditions. It has no houses higher than five-story, all buildings are painted in bright, rainbow colors. The compact arrangement of building structures makes the city cozy. There are two religious communities peacefully here - Orthodox and Muslim. The dominant enterprise in the city is an oil and gas company, which is part of the Lukoil Corporation. The population of Pokachi is 17899 people.
4. Gubkinsky | 1986 year
Gubkinsky (1986) is one of the youngest cities in Russia, which bears the name of the famous geologist Ivan Mikhailovich Gubkin. Thanks to the hydrocarbon reserves and oil industry located here, Gubkinsky is a cultural and sports city with decent educational institutions. Here are the best among sports shooting clubs in Russia, and also there are many health centers, as well as competitions of various sports are periodically held. The population of Gubkinsky is 27070 people.
3. Polysaevo | 1989 year
The modern city of Polysaevo (1989) opens the top three of the youngest cities in Russia. Polysaevo is a dynamically developing city of Kuzbass. Socio-economic development of Polysaevo is due to several factors. On the one hand, this is an upsurge in coal mining, on the other, a favorable geographical position in the center of the economic zone of Kuzbass. In addition to coal mining, mechanical engineering enterprises, the production of building materials and the food industry are represented here. 26893 people live in Polysaevo.
2. Magas | 1995 year
Magas (1995) ranks second in the ranking of the youngest cities in Russia. Initially, it was built as the capital of Ingushetia, since after the separation of Chechnya, the Republic was left without a main city. Magas is located four kilometers from Nazran. Despite the modest number of inhabitants (5841 people), 90 percent of the state institutions of the Republic are concentrated in the capital. Modern Magas stands out for the lack of industrial enterprises.
1. Innopolis | year 2012
Innopolis (2012) is the youngest and most promising city in Russia with a population of 96 people. It is located 40 km from Kazan on the banks of the Volga. The village has a developed infrastructure and good environmental conditions. Innopolis is a project created with the aim of attracting scientists and specialists in the field of information technology, therefore, all conditions for a good life and productive work are created here: a modern housing stock, educational and health institutions, high-quality roads, etc. The main feature of Innopolis is the university, which trains highly qualified specialists in industry, innovation and information technology.