Kaspiysk (Russian: Каспи́йск; Lak: Ккасппи; Avar: Каспиялъухъ) is a city in Dagestan, Russia, located on the Caspian Sea, 18 kilometers (11 mi) southeast of Makhachkala. The 2010 Russian census recorded the city as being the fourth-largest in Dagestan. It is a working-class satellite city to Makhachkala.
Kaspiysk
Каспийск | |
|---|---|
 City of Kaspiysk | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Kaspiysk  | |
  Kaspiysk Location of Kaspiysk  Kaspiysk Kaspiysk (Republic of Dagestan) | |
| Coordinates: 42°52′49″N 47°38′18″E / 42.88028°N 47.63833°E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Dagestan |
| Founded | 1932 |
| City status since | 1947 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Assembly of Deputies[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 32.94 km2 (12.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 100,129 |
| • Rank | 163rd in 2010 |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,900/sq mi) |
| • Subordinated to | City of Kaspiysk[4] |
| • Capital of | City of Kaspiysk[4] |
| • Urban okrug | Kaspiysk Urban Okrug[5] |
| • Capital of | Kaspiysk Urban Okrug[5] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [6]) |
| Postal code(s)[7] | 87246 |
| OKTMO ID | 82720000001 |
| Website | dagmo |
Geography
editClimate
editKaspiysk has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSk).
| Climate data for Kaspiysk | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 3.3 (37.9) |
3.6 (38.5) |
7.1 (44.8) |
14.4 (57.9) |
21.1 (70.0) |
26.3 (79.3) |
28.9 (84.0) |
28.6 (83.5) |
23.5 (74.3) |
17.2 (63.0) |
10.8 (51.4) |
5.8 (42.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 0.4 (32.7) |
0.8 (33.4) |
4.1 (39.4) |
10.7 (51.3) |
17.1 (62.8) |
22.3 (72.1) |
25.1 (77.2) |
24.6 (76.3) |
19.9 (67.8) |
13.8 (56.8) |
7.9 (46.2) |
3.1 (37.6) |
12.5 (54.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −2.4 (27.7) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
1.1 (34.0) |
7.0 (44.6) |
13.2 (55.8) |
18.3 (64.9) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.6 (69.1) |
16.4 (61.5) |
10.4 (50.7) |
5.0 (41.0) |
0.5 (32.9) |
9.1 (48.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 22 (0.9) |
28 (1.1) |
21 (0.8) |
18 (0.7) |
28 (1.1) |
25 (1.0) |
26 (1.0) |
23 (0.9) |
38 (1.5) |
43 (1.7) |
31 (1.2) |
29 (1.1) |
332 (13) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org [8] | |||||||||||||
History
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The city is one of the newer urban centers in Dagestan. It began in 1932 as a worker's encampment, servicing the needs of the nearby naval diesel engine manufacturer, Dagdizel. At the time, it was called Dvigatelstroy (Дви́гательстро́й), based upon the Russian word for "engine". During World War II, the site saw much growth due to the war effort, and became a center for major arms producers. In 1947, the settlement received the status of a city, and was given its current name, reflecting its location on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
On November 16, 1996, 68 people were killed in a Chechen bomb attack targeting an apartment.[9]
On May 9, 2002, 43 people were killed after a bombing during a Victory Day Parade.[10]
On November 6, 2024, Ukraine launched its first drone attack on the Kaspiysk naval base with an A-22 reportedly damaging two Gepard-class frigates and one Buyan-class corvette of the Caspian Flotilla and causing the nearby Makhachkala airport to halt operations.[11][12][13] According to Russian social media the attack comprised four drones one of which crashed near a road causing a civilian to be hospitalized.[14]
Administrative and municipal status
editWithin the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the City of Kaspiysk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[4] As a municipal division, the City of Kaspiysk is incorporated as Kaspiysk Urban Okrug.[5]
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 17,689 | — |
| 1959 | 25,178 | +42.3% |
| 1970 | 38,990 | +54.9% |
| 1979 | 49,382 | +26.7% |
| 1989 | 60,069 | +21.6% |
| 2002 | 77,650 | +29.3% |
| 2010 | 100,129 | +28.9% |
| 2021 | 121,140 | +21.0% |
| Source: Census data | ||
Population: 121,140 (2021 Census);[15] 100,129 (2010 Census);[3] 77,650 (2002 Census);[16] 60,069 (1989 Soviet census);[17].
Ethnic groups (2021 census):[18]
- Lezgins (31.3%)
- Dargins (17.5%)
- Laks (12.5%)
- Russians (10.5%)
- Avars (10.3%)
- Kumyks (8.6%)
- Tabasarans (4.7%)
- Aghuls (1.2%)
- Azerbaijanis (0.7%)
Religion
editPredominant faiths of Kaspiysk city are Sunni Islam and Orthodox Christianity.
Islam
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Russian Orthodox
editThe city belongs to the Diocese of Makhachkala. Kaspiysk parish was formed in 1990 with the blessings of the Metropolitan of Stavropol and Baku, and was officially registered in 1994. In 2000, the community consecrated St. Kazan Church.
Seventh Day Adventists
editIn 2010, the Seventh Day Adventists dedicated a house of worship in the city. It became the target of two explosives attacks within two months.
Economy
editThe city is home to:
- Dagdizel machine-building factory, founded in 1932. It produces diesel engines, electric motors, torpedoes, and other products for the Russian Navy.
- A naval base and harbour is located near the Dagdizel factory
- JSC Caspian Sea precision mechanics - machine-building factory, founded in 1960. It manufactures maritime navigation equipment for military and commercial use.
- a brick factory
- a stone processing factory.
At the North side of the city is a seaport.
Sports
editThe city hosts the Anzhi Arena stadium, home to the FC Anzhi Makhachkala Russian football club, which competes in the Russian Football Premier League.
The city was to bid to host the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics,[19] however the bid was abandoned due to a lack of government support.[20]
Notable people
edit- Gaydarbek Gaydarbekov (born 1976), boxer
- Sultan Ibragimov (born 1975), boxer
- Leonid Mikhelson (born 1955), entrepreneur, billionaire
- Magomed Omarow (born 1989), boxer
- Zamira Rakhmanova (born 1985), wrestler
- Albert Selimov (born 1986), boxer
Miscellaneous
editThe city is home to a large naval storage facility that houses Russian hovercraft and ekranoplans.
References
editNotes
edit- ^ Аппарат Собрания депутатов городского округа
- ^ Подсчитано по базе данных муниципальных образований РФ на 2008 год
- ^ a b Russian Federal State Statistics Service (2011). Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года. Том 1 [2010 All-Russian Population Census, vol. 1]. Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года [2010 All-Russia Population Census] (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service.
- ^ a b c Law #16
- ^ a b c Law #6
- ^ "Об исчислении времени". Официальный интернет-портал правовой информации (in Russian). June 3, 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
- ^ Почта России. Информационно-вычислительный центр ОАСУ РПО. (Russian Post). Поиск объектов почтовой связи (Postal Objects Search) (in Russian)
- ^ "Climate: Kaspiysk". Retrieved February 27, 2016.
- ^ "16 ноября". November 16, 2006.
- ^ "Генпрокуратура: Мину для теракта в Каспийске продали военные из Буйнакска: Россия: Lenta.ru". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ^ "Updated: Ukraine hits Russian naval base in Dagestan for first time, source says". The Kyiv Independent. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Axe, David (November 13, 2024). "A Ukrainian Drone Motored 700 Miles And Blasted Three Russian Warships In One Blow". forbes.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ @Gerashchenko_en (November 6, 2024). "Reports appeard that two warships were hit in Russian Kaspiysk. The "Tatarstan" and "Dagestan" missile ships were reportedly damaged in a drone strike on the Caspian Fleet in Dagestan. Small missile ships of Project 21631 Buyan-M were also damaged" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "In First, Ukrainian Drones Attack Russia's Dagestan". themoscowtimes.com. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Russian Federal State Statistics Service. Всероссийская перепись населения 2020 года. Том 1 [2020 All-Russian Population Census, vol. 1] (XLS) (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service.
- ^ Federal State Statistics Service (May 21, 2004). Численность населения России, субъектов Российской Федерации в составе федеральных округов, районов, городских поселений, сельских населённых пунктов – районных центров и сельских населённых пунктов с населением 3 тысячи и более человек [Population of Russia, Its Federal Districts, Federal Subjects, Districts, Urban Localities, Rural Localities—Administrative Centers, and Rural Localities with Population of Over 3,000] (XLS). Всероссийская перепись населения 2002 года [All-Russia Population Census of 2002] (in Russian).
- ^ Всесоюзная перепись населения 1989 г. Численность наличного населения союзных и автономных республик, автономных областей и округов, краёв, областей, районов, городских поселений и сёл-райцентров [All Union Population Census of 1989: Present Population of Union and Autonomous Republics, Autonomous Oblasts and Okrugs, Krais, Oblasts, Districts, Urban Settlements, and Villages Serving as District Administrative Centers]. Всесоюзная перепись населения 1989 года [All-Union Population Census of 1989] (in Russian). Институт демографии Национального исследовательского университета: Высшая школа экономики [Institute of Demography at the National Research University: Higher School of Economics]. 1989 – via Demoscope Weekly.
- ^ "Национальный состав населения". Rosstat. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Zhukov gives backing to Dagestan 2018 Youth Olympics bid
- ^ Dagestan bid for 2018 Summer Youth Olympics abandoned
Sources
edit- Народное Собрание Республики Дагестан. Закон №16 от 10 апреля 2002 г. «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Республики Дагестан», в ред. Закона №106 от 30 декабря 2013 г. «О внесении изменений в некоторые законодательные акты Республики Дагестан». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Дагестанская правда", №81, 12 апреля 2002 г. (People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan. Law #16 of April 10, 2002 On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of the Republic of Dagestan, as amended by the Law #106 of December 30, 2013 On Amending Various Legislative Acts of the Republic of Dagestan. Effective as of the day of the official publication.).
- Народное Собрание Республики Дагестан. Закон №6 от 13 января 2005 г. «О статусе и границах муниципальных образований Республики Дагестан», в ред. Закона №43 от 30 апреля 2015 г. «О статусе городского округа с внутригородским делением "Город Махачкала", статусе и границах внутригородских районов в составе городского округа с внутригородским делением "Город Махачкала" и о внесении изменений в отдельные законодательные акты Республики Дагестан». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Дагестанская правда", №8, 15 февраля 2005 г. (People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan. Law #6 of January 13, 2005 On the Status and Borders of the Municipal Formations of the Republic of Dagestan, as amended by the Law #43 of April 30, 2015 On the Status of the "City of Makhachkala" Urban Okrug with Intra-Urban Divisions, the Status and the Borders of the Intra-City Districts Comprising the "City of Makhachkala" Urban Okrug with Intra-Urban Divisions, and on Amending Various Legislative Acts of the Republic of Dagestan. Effective as of the day of the official publication.).
External links
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Media related to Kaspiysk at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website of Kaspiysk (in Russian)
- Kaspiysk Business Directory (in Russian)
