The city of Novosibirsk is the largest city in Siberia. It is famous for its unusually beautiful nature and a large number of attractions. Novosibirsk is growing rapidly. Both the industrial and scientific fields of activity are very well developed here.
This article will discuss information on the geographical location of Novosibirsk, the year of its origin, and the functions of one of the largest cities in the Russian Federation.
general information
The city was founded in 1893. The geographical position of Novosibirsk allowed him to become the administrative center of the Siberian Federal District.
The population of the city exceeds 1 million 600 thousand people, according to this indicator, it lags only from Moscow and St. Petersburg. The area of Novosibirsk is 505 km 2 . At the same time, forests occupy more than 25% of the total area of the city.
Time in Novosibirsk is 4 hours ahead of Moscow.
Location
Looking briefly at the geographical location of Novosibirsk, one can understand that the city is located in the southeastern part of the West Siberian Plain. It stands on the Priobsky plateau, which adjoins the Ob river bed.
The geographical position of the city of Novosibirsk is at the intersection of forest and forest-steppe climatic zones.
The city borders with Kazakhstan in the southwest, with the Omsk region in the west, with the Tomsk region in the north, the Kemerovo region in the east and the Altai region in the south.
Having studied the physical and geographical position of Novosibirsk, we can conclude that the part of the city located on the left bank of the Ob River has a flat topography. The ravine relief of the right-bank part of the city is due to the fact that the transition to a mountainous relief begins here.
Climatic conditions
The geographical position of Novosibirsk determines its climatic features. The city is located at a sufficient distance from the seas. Having studied the table of changes in air temperature by season, you can see that the difference between winter and summer temperatures is very large. In winter, the temperature can drop to -40 degrees Celsius, and in summer rise to +37.
The weather conditions in the city are also affected by the latitude and longitude of the geographical location of Novosibirsk. So, the city is located at 55 degrees north latitude and 83 degrees east longitude. It is this arrangement that determines the continental climate, which is characterized by harsh and long winters. In the winter season, a large amount of snow falls in the city, strong winds and blizzards become a frequent occurrence.
Summer is usually hot, but not long. In summer, Novosibirsk has a high rainfall.
As for spring and autumn, these transitional seasons are unstable. In the spring it is possible to return frosts, and in the autumn there is often an early onset of cold weather.
Functions and significance of the city
The geographical location of Novosibirsk on the Ob River is favorable for the operation of one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in Russia. The Novosibirsk hydroelectric power station plays a major role in providing water to the city, the work of river transport and the power system of Novosibirsk.
There are several large educational institutions in the city that train specialists with higher education in demand in various fields.
In addition, the Trans-Siberian Railway passes through the city, which is of great importance both for the city and for the country as a whole.
Theaters
Significant places in the city of Novosibirsk cannot boast of their historical significance, since the city is relatively young. Nevertheless, in Novosibirsk there are a large number of places that will be interesting to see the city guests.
The hallmark is the opera and ballet theater. Locals call it the Siberian Colosseum. A monumental and impressive building, the construction of which was from 1931 to 1941, is located in the city center. The first performance in the theater was given on May 12, 1945. The building of the Opera and Ballet Theater is depicted on the arms of Novosibirsk.
Another beautiful theater in Novosibirsk is the Globus Youth Theater, which was opened in 1930. Outwardly, it resembles a ship. Everyone can see the original and bold performances of the theater troupe. Ticket prices start at 500 rubles. It is better to buy tickets in advance, as they are sold out very quickly, especially at premiere performances.
Museums
Those who want to learn as much as possible about the history of the city of Novosibirsk should definitely visit the Museum of Local Lore, located next to the main square of the city - Lenin Square. The museum organizes daily excursions for everyone.
Bugrinsky bridge
Anyone who is in Novosibirsk must see one of the most impressive and large bridges connecting the two banks of the Ob River. The Bugrinsky bridge was opened in 2014. In the light of night lights, this design looks incredibly beautiful.
Monuments
There are unusual monuments in Novosibirsk, for example, a monument to a laboratory mouse. This monument was erected to celebrate the 120th birthday of the city. There is a monument next to the institute that studies the structure of cells and genetics. This place was not chosen by chance, the main idea of the monument is an expression of gratitude to experimental mice, thanks to which a large number of scientific discoveries were made.
In the paws of the mouse are the spokes with which it knits DNA molecules. I really like the monument to the laboratory mouse to young guests of the city.
Temples
The main temple of the city is the Ascension Cathedral, which was built in 1913. It was the first wooden temple of the city. Today in the Ascension Cathedral there are daily services that every believer can visit.
One of the oldest cathedrals in Novosibirsk is the church of Alexander Nevsky. Emperor Nicholas II provided assistance in the construction of the temple, it was he who allocated a plot of land for the construction of the temple.
Parks
You can relax after a busy walk around the city in the central park of the city. However, due to the geographical location of Novosibirsk and a long period of cold weather, this will not always be possible. But those who were lucky enough to be in Novosibirsk in the warm season were very lucky. Central Park is a wonderful place. You can hide from the bustle of the city and plunge into the world of childhood here. The park has a large number of summer cafes, various attractions and rental bicycles, rollers and scooters.
Locals recommend visiting the Zaeltsovsky park. There is everything for a comfortable stay - walkways, cafes with open verandas, attractions and various activities for children and adults.
Botanical Garden
You can have a good time in the largest Botanical Garden of the Asian part of Russia. The Central Siberian Botanical Garden covers an area of 1000 hectares. Due to the geographical location of Novosibirsk, on the territory of the botanical garden you can see plants that are representatives of tropical and subtropical climatic zones. Incredible beauty of the forest, mosses, lichens, rare plants - all this will allow for a while to forget about business and problems and provide an opportunity to enjoy unity with nature.
Despite the geographical location of Novosibirsk and its distance from Moscow by almost 3,000 km, this city in Russia is a must-see.