The beauty of the native place is always obvious. Hometown, street, bench - all this is of great importance for every person. Not only residents of the capital love their home. Those who live in the provinces even more vividly notice the delights of a small homeland.
Where is the Krasnodar Territory
Let's get to know this wonderful region closer. Krasnodar Territory (the capital is Krasnodar) is located in the very south of the Russian Federation. The territory of the region affects the southwestern part of the North Caucasus. It borders with the Rostov Region, the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, the Stavropol Territory and the Crimean Peninsula. The small Adygea republic in the Krasnodar Territory is located in the most central part of the region.
Krasnodar Territory has excellent access to waterways, washed by the Black and Azov Sea. Just over half of the entire border line of the territory runs along the sea. This circumstance significantly affects the economy of the region, opening up wide opportunities for various types of activities. The territory of the region is very large, it occupies 75.5 thousand km².
By geographical features, Krasnodar Territory belongs to the 3rd time zone. According to the international standard, the region is included in the territory of Moscow time. The Kuban River, which flows along the entire edge, conditionally divides it into 2 parts: the northern one with a more flat terrain (most) and the southern one, which has a mountainous relief and is located in the western part of the Greater Caucasus.
History
Only in 1937 there was a division of the Azov-Black Sea territory into the Krasnodar Territory and the Rostov Region. Most of the territory of the region was occupied by the Kuban region. That was before the October Revolution of 1917. By 1900, the population of the region reached a value of 2 million people. The Kuban region of the region came out on top in the collection of grain and the production of marketable bread. In the middle of the last century, the chemical industry and agriculture were actively developing.
Capital
The capital of the republic, Krasnodar Territory, is the city of Krasnodar, which until 1920 was called Ekaterinograd. The city was founded in 1793. Its area is 339.31 km². The city has its own flag, anthem and coat of arms. The economy of the city is quite strong, characterized by a high concentration of various resources. The capital of the Krasnodar Territory is in the top 5 cities of Russia by GRP. One can note a well-developed small and medium business, and the city also has many headquarters for the largest Russian companies. It is in this city that the unemployment rate is the lowest in Russia. Krasnodar is actively being built, taking in new residents. The pace of construction for a long time remains the leader in the country.
The cultural part of the city is very developed. Here is the largest exhibition center in the south of Russia, which participates in many international conferences and projects. The capital of the Krasnodar Territory is primarily a major educational center. The city has a large number of schools, gymnasiums, lyceums and higher educational institutions. There are also two large libraries - named after A.S. Pushkin and the youth library named after I.F. Varavva.
The capital of the Krasnodar Territory will become a favorite place for artists, because the theater is a very important area for the city. A lot of creative associations and theater troupes are actively working in the capital, which successfully tour throughout the Russian Federation. One can note a great contribution to the city culture of the State Academic Drama Theater named after Gorky, the Ballet Theater, puppet, musical, youth theaters, as well as the Philharmonic named after G. Ponomarenko. World-famous stars often come to Krasnodar with their concert programs. This is not surprising, because the city has a sufficient number of concert halls that can accommodate a huge number of people.
Krasnodar is a powerful television hub, because the city is broadcasting 17 channels, 19 radio stations are operating. According to the rating of printed materials in Russia, the city took 9th place. The city’s online media is also actively developing and operating.
In Krasnodar, there is a monument of architecture of federal significance - the water tower of the project of Vladimir Shukhov. Also, the Winter Theater and the Philharmonic Hall should be included as federal cultural monuments. In 2009, the Alexander Triumphal Arch was reconstructed. It was originally created in honor of the arrival of Emperor Alexander III.
Administrative division
The administrative center of the Krasnodar Territory is the city of Krasnodar. The region itself consists of 38 districts, 26 cities, 12 urban-type settlements. Also in the region there is a municipal division, according to which there are 7 urban districts and 37 municipal districts. 7 urban districts also have subordinate districts. The main 7 districts include the city of Krasnodar, the resorts of Sochi, Anapa and Gelendzhik, Armavir, Goryachiy Klyuch, Novorossiysk. Since the region is very large, each district or district (of which there are many) is subdivided into separate parts.
Economy
Large regions of Russia (especially the Krasnodar Territory) rarely have problems with the economy, since their territory is rich in various minerals and allows us to expand broad economic activity. 2014 was a very successful year for the Krasnodar Territory, as the Olympics were held in Sochi. Naturally, this attracted a large amount of investment to the city, which has been significantly developed and continues to develop the infrastructure of the Black Sea coast. In the sectoral structure of the region, transport and agriculture occupy a significant place. The level of industrial development is approximately 2 times lower than the national average. The industrial sector is very developed due to processing enterprises.
Tourism
The capital of the Krasnodar Territory is a great place to relax with the whole family. However, if you get outside the city, you can visit many different resorts, which are famous for this region. It is ideal for mountain, gastronomic, spa and beach tourism. Most of all tourists are attracted by Sochi. It is believed that every third Russian has ever been to this city. Resorts of the Krasnodar Territory or the Kuban is a brand that Russia is actively using to popularize recreation on the Black and Azov Sea.
Famous residents
The capital of the Krasnodar Territory has presented the world with many famous talented personalities. It is interesting that most of the natives of the region occupy important government posts in politics. Many are also influential local businessmen. Among cultural figures, Sergei Vorzhev, a Kuban artist who was involved in rural landscape and ethnic surrealism, Mikhail Arkhangelsky, another well-known artist, Anna Netrebko, a Russian opera singer, and Andrei Lavrov, a famous handball player, can be noted. This list can be continued indefinitely, because the Krasnodar Territory served as the homeland for many people who conquered not only Russia, but also became known throughout the world.
City problems
Despite the fact that a sufficient amount of investment is attracted to the city, which would be “envied” by other regions of Russia, it is worth noting the fact that many enterprises are unprofitable. The problem of delayed wages is also very urgent. The Krasnodar business magazine conducted a study, from which it turned out that the arrears in the payment of wages to workers increased 55 times in just a year and a half. Such a terrifying debt suggests that the standard of living in the city is rather weak and the population does not have enough cash at its disposal. Also, for several years there has been a sharp decline in the efficiency of the woodworking industry throughout the region. The rate of decline is increasing every year. All these problems became especially acute after the end of the Olympics, which diverted part of the cash flows from the city.
A large number of museums, parks, art galleries, zoos, cinemas makes the city a great place to live and relax. Most residents of neighboring regions seek to leave their native places in order to find themselves in the huge, fast and vibrant Krasnodar, which is ready to receive an increasing number of residents and tourists every year.