The city of Strezhevoy is located in the north-west of the Tomsk region and is part of the Aleksandrovsky district. It is located near the right tributary of the majestic Ob River. Strezhevoy is a rather young city, it recently turned only 45 years old. The nearest railway station from this settlement is Nizhnevartovsk (68 km). There is a local airport two kilometers from the town.
Historical background
The city of Strezhevoy (Tomsk region) was built in the 30s of the last century. At that time, it was a small village where special settlers settled. This category at that time included repressed citizens, mainly the so-called kulaks. Later, in 1966, the village of Strezhevoy was founded near this village. Already by 1967, he received the status of an urban-type settlement, and in 1978 - officially the status of a city. The city of Strezhevoy, Tomsk region, became a city of oil workers who came here on a shift to service those located in400 km radius drilling.
The name of the settlement comes from the Russian word "string", which means a steep bank, a rapid, a channel, a channel, a rapid. It is worth noting that during the construction of the city, it was proposed to name it differently - Neftegrad. However, the authorities decided that Strezhevoy sounds much more interesting, and there are already quite a lot of cities with the prefix "oil", so they settled on this more original and melodic name. The residents of the town also liked this idea more.
Modern look
Despite the fact that Strezhevoy belongs to the Tomsk region, he is still closer to the Khanty-Mansiysk district. There are practically no high-rise buildings in the city. There are 10 micro-districts here, they plan to build the eleventh one soon. But in general, this town can be walked around in less than one day.
Economic Development
Strezhevoy (Tomsk region) is a city where oil workers work in the Tomskneft company, owned on a parity basis by the Gazprom Neft and Rosneft concerns. Previously, Tomskneft was the property of Yukos. The oil and gas production center of the Sovetsko-Sosninskoye field is also located here. The city of Strezhevoy (Tomsk region) supplies oil products to the neighboring region of Kuzbass. A small oil refinery operates in the village.
Food industry enterprises also operate within the city. The bakery is engaged in baking bakery and confectionery products. There isalso meat processing enterprises, where sausages and various meat delicacies are made.
Interesting places
Among the sights of the city, it is worth highlighting the Museum of Tomsk Oil. In this unique institution, you will be told about the development of an oil field in the northern part of the Tomsk region. Also in the city there is another museum - local history, where you can learn about the history of the region in detail. If you visit Strezhevoy, admire the monument "From here begins Neftegrad", the Victory stele and the monument to the founders of the city.
That, perhaps, is all that Strezhevoy has to offer its guests. The sights of the region are also the picturesque banks of the Ob River.
Weather conditions
Strezhevoy is distinguished by harsh natural conditions. The climate of the region is sharply continental, it belongs to the 2nd extremely uncomfortable zone of human habitation. And although geographically it cannot be attributed to the Far North, according to weather conditions, it is equated to such areas. This region is also called the zone of northern taiga, ultraviolet deficiency and swamps.
Education
Strezhevoy (Tomsk region) is traditionally considered a city of oil workers, which is why a Training Center has been opened here, where training in oil speci alties is conducted. There are also several children's institutions here: a center for additional education, an art school, a ballroom dance club, a folk dance ensemble and an ensemble"Hoax". Every year in March, the Sovremennik Palace hosts a concert called On the Wave of the City. Strezhevoy (Tomsk region) can offer good fun to the smallest in the children's entertainment centers "Broadway", "Planet", "Oscar" and "Develop!". A sports club "Paratrooper", a skating rink, several stadiums, an environmental education center and recreation centers "Burovik", "Neftyanik" and "Kedr" have been organized for young people.
The first school in the city of Strezhevoy (Tomsk region) began its work in 1969 (since 2012 it has been renamed the gymnasium). In total, at the moment there are 8 schools, one evening school and 11 kindergartens.
Prospects for development
Strezhevoy is referred to monotowns, where the main industry is oil refining and oil production. In the near future, it is planned to build a bridge across the Wakha River, this will contribute to the development of this northern town, where there is a huge supply of gas and oil fields. The appearance of the bridge will also facilitate Strezhevoy's trade with other regions, and this will give a significant impetus to development. Strezhevoy, Tomsk region (see photo below) is not only a city of oil workers, but a city of great hopes for our vast country.
Strezhevoy as a tourist route
Did you decide to visit Strezhevoy? The sights of this region will be of more interest to people who are interested in learning about the development of the oil industry in our country, as well as those who are fascinated by the charm of the Russian taiga. This town has severalcomfortable hotels, so accommodation should not be a problem.
When is the best time to travel to this region? Keep in mind that winter here lasts six months. Snow falls already in September, and in October there are already severe frosts. Autumn and spring are very short lived. Therefore, the best option is the summer months. But at the same time, this region is beautiful in its own way in every season of the year, so if you are attracted by the harsh northern regions, then you can safely come here. Let's remind the address again: Russia, Tomsk region, Strezhevoy.
