Novosibirsk is one of the largest and largest cities in Russia both in terms of population and area; therefore, it is not surprising that it has ten main districts and one district. The city is located along the Ob River, so its territorial units are located on different banks. The areas of Novosibirsk include:
- Dzerzhinsky;
- Railway;
- Zaeltsovsky;
- Kirovsky;
- October;
- Leninist;
- Kalininsky;
- May Day;
- Soviet;
- Central.
Which of them are the main ones in the city?
Oktyabrsky District
The territory of this region of Novosibirsk is about 58 square kilometers, while it is located on the right bank of the Ob River. The population balances 13-14 percent of the total number of city residents.
On the territory of the district is such an important object of the city as a river station.
Also in the Oktyabrsky district of Novosibirsk there are several leading universities of the city. In general, the administrative unit can be called the center of education of the city. In addition to higher educational institutions, there are many military schools and schools for the training of young officers.
Kirovsky district of Novosibirsk
The territory of the district is 52 square kilometers, the location is on the left bank of the Ob River. The population fluctuates within 12 percent of the total number of city residents.
Until 1930, the area was called Bugrinsky, after which it was renamed Zaobsky. Only in 1934, after the murder of S. M. Kirov, the district received its real name, which has survived to this day, Kirovsky. In 1970, another district of Novosibirsk, Leninsky, was formed from this part of the city.
It is noteworthy that this territorial unit is the poorest in terms of living and wages, although the largest regional clinical hospital in Novosibirsk, the Olympic reserve school, and many industrial complexes and enterprises are located within the Kirov region. It is the Kirov region that is considered the center of production, industry and the economy as a whole.
Leninsky district of the city
The third largest and first most populated area of the city. The territory of the district is located on the left bank of the Ob River, and the area is almost 71 square kilometers.
The construction of the district began in the 1930s, with the beginning of the first five-year plans. But only in 1970, the part of the city located on the left side of the Ob River was divided into two areas: Kirovsky and Leninsky.
The administrative unit contains many important objects of the city: the regional oncological clinic, Novosibirsk State Technical University and the regional house of mercy. It was in the Leninsky district that the metro section first appeared, and the first metro station was opened, which is located on the left bank - Student's.
Sights of the main areas of the city
The districts of Novosibirsk are not famous for a large number of attractions, but there are always exceptions to the rule. For example, the Kirov district is considered one of the most attractive areas of the city.
A popular and interesting place in the city is the Bugrinskaya Roscha culture park. It is located on the territory where there are sandy beaches and various attractions. In winter, there is a snowboard park, as well as two ski slopes with lifts. "Bugrinskaya Grove" has become a place of recreation and entertainment not only for local residents, but also for tourists visiting Novosibirsk.
Fans of extreme sports will be interested to go to the ROSTO motodrome. In 1975, in the Kirovsky district, the Shtyki stella was erected, and in 1985 the Zvezda Memorial Complex was built on Marx Square. Since 2008, both of these buildings have been included in the list of heritage sites of local significance.
Leninsky district is considered to be the cultural center of the city. It is here that there are two palaces of culture, twelve libraries, four houses of culture, a drama theater and much more.
In addition to culture, sports are actively popularized in the Leninsky district. There are swimming pools, numerous hockey boxes, ski resorts, shooting ranges and a hippodrome.
In 1967, the Monument of Glory was opened, the author of which is a famous artist of not only the city, but also the interregional level - Chernobrovtsev. The memorial occupies a vast territory of two hectares and consists of a statue of a mother waiting for sons from the war, the Eternal Flame and seven pylons depicting individual stages of the Great Patriotic War.
Thus, despite the fact that Novosibirsk is a young city, the district units of the settlement are actively developing, they have everything for a full life and rest.