Many amazing cities exist in Russia. Each of them has its own characteristics. Most of the large settlements of our country amaze visitors and tourists with its beauties and attractions. The city located in the Komi Republic is no exception - Ukhta. It was founded not so long ago, but is already well developed. The article will discuss the city itself, its population, transport and attractions.
Komi Republic, Ukhta: general information
For starters, it’s worth a little talk about the village. This is a city that is located, as already mentioned, in the Komi Republic. It is located near the republican center of Syktyvkar. The distance between the two cities is just over 300 kilometers. Ukhta was formed in 1929. Since then, the village has been actively developing, and in 1943 it already received the status of a city.
It is important to note that this is one of the largest settlements of the Komi Republic. Ukhta is in second place in terms of the number of inhabitants (Syktyvkar in first place).
Of particular interest is the fact that this is the first city in Russia where oil production began. Also, the village boasts its history, wonderful nature, cultural monuments and attractions. All this will be discussed later.
City population
The population of Ukhta today is about 100 thousand people. Of all the cities of Russia, Ukhta is in 171 places by the number of inhabitants. In total, the list contains 1114 cities. Thus, we can conclude that Ukhta is not the smallest settlement. Here, as in many other cities of Russia, there is a tendency for the outflow of local residents. This process has been going on for the past few years; it began in 2013. For greater accuracy, one can cite the following data: in 2013, the population was 99 513 people, in 2014 - 99 155 people, and in 2015 - already 98 894 people. Thus, we see that the number of local residents has decreased over the past 3 years.
National composition of the population
So, we talked about statistics regarding the number of inhabitants of the city. Now it is worth considering the population of Ukhta in terms of national composition. Many different nationalities live here. In many ways, this diversity of nationalities is explained by the history of these places. According to the 2010 census, Ukhta is home to: Komi (about 7.9%), Russians (about 81%), Ukrainians (about 4.1%), Tatars (about 1%), Belarusians (also about 1%) .
The indigenous population of these places is Komi. There is also another name - Komi-Zyryans. These are people of Finno-Ugric origin, who have long lived in the territory of the Komi Republic and in neighboring regions.
Time in Ukhta
Many people care about the question: is the time in Ukhta different from Moscow time? This question can be unequivocally answered that the time in these two settlements is the same.
It is also worth mentioning which time zone the whole Republic of Komi, Ukhta belongs to. Time here corresponds to the international time zone UTC + 3.
Transport
So, we talked about the time and time zone in which Ukhta is located. Now you need to consider the transport network in the city. Passengers and various cargoes are transported in several ways.
The first type is rail transport. The city has a station that belongs to the Northern Railway. There are both passenger and freight traffic. This direction passes through several regions in the north of Russia, more precisely - through the Arkhangelsk, Kostroma, Vologda and other regions.
It is most convenient to use buses to move around the city. There are many routes laid out that allow you to easily get to the right place. Suburban and intercity buses also run constantly. They can go from Ukhta to Syktyvkar, Kirov, Ufa and other cities. Recently, the idea of creating special trolleybus routes here has been considered.
Air traffic with other cities
Of course, as in many other large settlements, the plane is a popular mode of transport. Ukhta Airport is located here, which provides air service to other cities of Russia around the clock. The air port provides ongoing services for passengers and air transport. Ukhta Airport accepts aircraft of various airlines and is a major transport hub.
City management
Now you need to get a little acquainted with how management is carried out in the village. Like any other region, the Komi Republic is divided into such administrative-territorial units as districts and districts.
Here there is the urban district of Ukhta, the center of which is the city of the same name. Interestingly, this municipality is equal in status to the regions of the Far North. It is located in the central part of the Komi Republic.
Management in the territory of this municipal unit is carried out by the administration of Ukhta. The urban district was established here in 2005. To date, it includes 18 settlements, among which there are urban-type villages, villages and villages. The administration of Ukhta is located at: Bushueva street, 11.
Economy
It is necessary to talk about such an important component of the city as the economy. In Ukhta, its basis is the oil and gas industry. There are several large enterprises involved in this industry. Oil production began here a very long time ago. If we turn to history, the geological study of these places dates back to 1929. Then a famous specialist N.N. Tikhonovich came here. It was decided to drill several test wells. And already in 1930 a stationary drilling rig was erected here and oil was first produced. As already mentioned, the city of Ukhta was the first in Russia where it began to produce this fuel.
Around are various auxiliary objects. For example, a chemical laboratory began to operate nearby, where research was conducted on drilling processes and much more related to this industry.
To transport the extracted raw materials, it was also necessary to develop a transport network. For this, it was decided to build the Ust-Vym-Ukhta highway. Its length was more than 250 kilometers. The construction of another major route, the railway that connected Kotlas and Vorkuta, also began. This route passed through Ukhta. Thus, oil extracted in these places began to be transported to large industrial centers of our country.
Local climate
So, we discussed issues related to the economy and management of the city, as well as its population and time zones. Now you need to get acquainted with the local climate and nature, as this is also an important component of any locality. The diversity of natural and climatic zones boasts Russia. The Republic of Komi, Ukhta lies in an area with rather harsh natural conditions.
The climate here is temperate continental. Usually in these places there is a warm, but short summer, the average July temperature is about + 15 ° C. Winter is cool and quite long. The average January temperature is -17.3 ° C. Snow falls in early October, but permanent snow cover is formed only at the end of the month. It usually disappears in late April - early May. Often there are such weather phenomena as a blizzard, hail, thunderstorm and ice.
Nature
The magnificent nature of these places is also striking in its diversity and beauty. She will really please and leave an unforgettable experience. Spruce and pine forests predominate in this area. Other trees, such as birch and other small-leaved plants, are often found. Walking through the forest, you can periodically see various marshy areas.
There are many representatives of the flora that have long been listed in the Red Book. There are more than 20 species of plants that are on the verge of extinction. Among them, one can separately note the alder buckthorn, water-bearing basilis, common bird cherry and others.
As for the animal world, about 35 species of various mammals live here. Most often you can find squirrel, brown bear, pine marten, elk, river otter, wild boar and other animals. Thus, the Republic of Komi, Ukhta and other nearby settlements can boast of rich fauna.
The birds are mainly represented by a detachment of passerines, of which there are more than 55 species in these places.
In the vicinity there are many natural monuments: the rocks of the Timan Ridge, the reserves "Belaya Kedva" and "Chutinsky", Paraskin Lakes, mineral springs and others.
Ukhta city - attractions
As you know, this village is famous for its magnificent cultural heritage sites. There are various theaters - folk drama, studio "Fresco", "Friendship", "Peer." If we talk about museums, then 4 institutions are open in the city. Particularly famous is the Ukhta Museum of History and Local Lore. It is mainly devoted to the history of the city, as well as the development and production of gas in these places.
Ukhta also impresses with its architectural objects. It is especially worth paying attention to the building of the Central House of Culture and the management of Ukhtkombinat. Also in Ukhta there is a district called the "Old Town". There is always a unique atmosphere. The area conquers with its warmth, neatness of buildings and their architectural unity, it is also well landscaped and landscaped.
Proud of the townspeople and the Palace of Science and Creativity. Its building is recognized as one of the best architectural objects in the city. The streets of Ukhta also contain many interesting stories and events. Once here, you should definitely take a walk along them to fully enjoy the atmosphere of this city.