The city of Kirishi (Leningrad region) is the center of the petrochemical industry. Until 1965 it had the status of a village. In 2013, 52,996 people lived in it. Distance to St. Petersburg - 160 kilometers.
History
The first mention of Kirishi dates back to 1693. Significant development of this settlement took place in the 1920s. At that time, a bridge was built across the Volkhov River, train traffic was organized along the Leningrad-Mga-Sonkovo line, and a railway station was built. After some time, work began on the construction of a match factory and a timber and chemical plant, but they were interrupted with the outbreak of war.
As of 1936, the Kirishi village council consisted of eight settlements, five collective farms and 534 households.
Kirishi (Leningrad region) during the war years were destroyed almost to the ground. A bridgehead was formed on the right bank of the Volkhva, holding the forces of the eighteenth enemy army.
In 1960, the government of the USSR made a decision to build a fuel and energy complex on Kirishi land. The main problems that had to be faced at this construction site were difficult living conditions, a lack of labor and off-road conditions. Three years later, the construction of the fuel and energy complex was declared a shock youth Komsomol construction site. After that, young builders of twenty-seven nationalities arrived.
In 1972, the construction of a biochemical plant began in the city, producing BVK - a protein-vitamin concentrate, as well as a museum of local history and local lore and an electrified railway from Mga to Kirishi.
Coat of arms, flag
The city of Kirishi in the Leningrad Region acquired a flag and coat of arms in 2006. This happened by order of the council of deputies. The coat of arms is in the form of a French azure shield. It depicts two rooks. They act as symbols of the ancient trade routes that passed along the Volkhov River - from the Varangians to the Arabs and from the Varangians to the Greeks. There is a circle between the rooks. In its center are two azure figures, personifying the unity of the Kirishi fuel and energy complex and the flame of the caring hearts of the first Komsomol builders.
The coat of arms was designed for the reason that a new law on local self-government came into force. According to this document, each municipality is required to have its own coat of arms and flag. The latter was compiled by the Kirishi authorities on the basis of the coat of arms. It acts as a symbol of the municipality in question and a sign of the unity of the local population.
Sports life
The city of Kirishi (Leningrad region) is one of the country's main centers for the development of water polo (women's). A local team called KINEF-Surgutneftegaz is a ten-time champion of the Russian Federation.
In the palacesports "Neftyanik" major international water polo tournaments are held and the national team trains.
How to get there?
Kirishi (Leningrad region) is located 160 kilometers from the northern capital. This city can be reached along the highway "St. Petersburg - Moscow". After the turn at the village of Zuevo, you will need to overcome another forty kilometers. In addition, electric trains and buses run from the northern capital to Kirishi. The former depart from Ladoga and Moscow railway stations, and the latter from the bus station located on the Obvodny Canal embankment.
Where to stay?
There are four hotels in the city of Kirishi (Leningrad region). All of them offer different options in terms of price and comfort. Let's take a closer look at them.
Youth
This is a 4 star business hotel. It is located near the bus station and railway station. "Yunost" offers its guests 129 rooms of different categories. In addition, the hotel has everything necessary for doing business - five conference rooms and a business center with popular office equipment and telecommunications.
Satellite
Three-star business class hotel is located a ten-minute drive from the bus and railway stations. It has 111 rooms. Luxury apartments are additionally equipped with mini-bars. The economy class rooms have a TV, wardrobe, shower. All rooms have bathrooms with underfloor heating and water filters.
Sportswear
This hotellocated near the sports complex "Neftyanik". She has been rated three stars. Each room is equipped with a reliable safe, refrigerator, TV, mini-bar (chargeable), telephone and shower. In addition, the possibility of access to the World Wide Web is provided. The hotel operates a laundry, so guests do not have to worry about washing and minor repairs of things.
North
This is a three-star hotel. It was erected in 2004. Number of rooms - 22. Each of them has a refrigerator, telephone, bathroom with shower, access to Wi-Fi. There is a cafe on the fourth floor of the building, where you can not only have a hearty meal, but also drink a cup of aromatic coffee, tea or something stronger.
Kirishi Museum of Local Lore
It was opened in 1972. The expositions of the museum are of particular interest to those who are fond of archeology. The unique collection is represented by flint tips for spears and arrows, ancient stone axes, weights and many other household items of our distant ancestors (pokers, tongs and sickles). There is also an opportunity to examine in detail the amazing Zakhozhsky lace, which bears the features of authentic peasant art, which was minimally affected by overseas trends.
Several showcases have been organized on the basis of the local history museum, allowing you to learn more about the Decembrists Bestuzhevs. The small estate of this family was previously located on the banks of the Volkhov in the village of Soltsy.
With special interestvisitors look at the porcelain dishes of the famous master Kuznetsov.
Another section of the museum is dedicated to the infamous period of 1941-1945. It presents materials found in the battlefields - bombs, anti-tank weapons, rifles, shells, as well as household items - glasses, wedding rings, coins, razors and other things.
Other cities of the Leningrad region. Quick reference
The conditional division of the settlements of the specified area is as follows:
- Ancient, with a long history, such as Kingisepp, Vyborg, Yakhvin.
- Young, educated thanks to the development of the industry during the Soviet period - Volkhov, Boksitogorsk, Slantsy, Kirovsk, Podporozhye, Pikalevo.
- Cities directly related to the construction and further development of the Northern capital: Lodeynoye Pole, Lomonosov, Gatchina.
The oldest settlement is Vyborg. It was founded in 1293. The youngest is Volosovo. This city appeared in 1999
Interesting places
The map of the Leningrad region with cities includes many places of interest to travelers. Among the most famous is Vyborg. Here you can see an ancient castle (13th century), Horned Fortress (17th century), a monastery with a Gothic church (14th century) and much more.
In Tikhvin, it is proposed to admire the ensemble of the Bogoroditsky Monastery and wander around the house-museum of Rimsky-Korsakov.
Priozersk is interesting for its well-preserved ancient fortifications - the Round Tower withearth ramparts and a defensive wall, as well as the Old and New Arsenals of the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries of construction, respectively.
Conclusion
If you are attracted to interesting small towns in Russia, go to Kirishi. Photos of the city, its history and sights described in the article will help you finally decide on the direction for your next trip.
