One of the main oil refining regions of Russia is the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Ugra. Nefteyugansk is the only one of the cities of the okrug and settlements of the Middle Ob region located on the island. On the north side it is washed by the Ob river, and on the south side - the Yugansk Ob. The adult generation of Russia is still called the city "little Japan." A little more than 126 thousand people live here, the average age of the population is 33 years.
Historical reference
In mid-1961, the first geologists landed on the shore, and in October the first oil fountain was already opened. The village was formed and began to grow rapidly, and in 1967 it already received the status of a city.
The city of Nefteyugansk is more represented by the Russian population, in the mid 70-80s, many Bashkirs and Tatars came here.
More than 60% of Russians live here, about 10% of Tatars, about 5% of Ukrainians, Bashkirs are slightly smaller, about 2.5%.
Modern realities
Today, the city of oilmen is losing ground. If earlier they went here to work, then no one can already boast of their large size. According to data for 2016, the average salary in Nefteyugansk was 36 thousand rubles. For example, in the same 2016, earnings in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky amounted to 59 thousand. The crisis in the economy is forcing oil companies to reduce their costs not only for research, but also to save on employees, remuneration and social benefits. Indeed, there is work in the city, but by the standards of the Far North is small, maintenance staff receives 20-25 thousand rubles a month. According to a survey of city residents themselves, they assess the quality of life by 3.6 on a five-point scale, and this is only 80th place in the ranking of Russian cities, in which only 250 settlements participate.
Climatic features
Living conditions in the city of Nefteyugansk are equated to areas of the Far North. It has a continental climate, with a characteristic short summer and very harsh winter. The average temperature in the year is 3.3 degrees.
Nearby settlements
One of the closest major cities is Surgut, the distance to Nefteyugansk is only 45 kilometers, if in a straight line, and on the highway about 61 km. The easiest way to overcome it is by road; you can also take it by boat on the Ob River.
If you move by personal transport, then you should first drive Bely Yar, then the village of Solnechny and Barsovo, and after 27 kilometers there will be Nefteyugansk.
For those who come to Surgut and do not know where Nefteyugansk is located, fixed-route taxis leave from Lenin Avenue. Next, the bus goes along Kitrbaya street, along the Yurgsky tract, and leaves on the Nefteyugansk highway, then onto the P404 highway. Then, in the village of Singapore, and calls in Nefteyugansk from Surgutskaya Street.
Moscow, Chelyabinsk and Orenburg
To get them from Moscow to Nefteyugansk, you will have to fly by plane to Surgut. You will have to spend 3 hours and 10 minutes on the flight, naturally, if there are favorable climatic conditions.
For those who need to get to the city from Chelyabinsk and have little idea where Nefteyugansk is located, there is a clear route, approximately 1,190 kilometers, which can be overcome by road.
From the city of Chelyabinsk you should move to Shadrinsk, which is about 216 kilometers. Despite its small size and small population, the city has something to see, it has been known since the 17th century. There are monuments, even a goose, and the Transfiguration Cathedral. Then you should go to Yalutorovsk (about 200 kilometers), this is the Tyumen region. In this city, the Andragog Bargak Irina and the famous philanthropist Mamontov Savva were born. The next city where you can make a stop is the city of Tobolsk, which is 247 kilometers from Yalutorovsk. This city is also located in the Tyumen region, but only 474 kilometers remain to Nefteyugansk. By the way, in the city of Tobolsk many films were shot: "Golden Woman", "Marble House", "War" and several others. There are also specially protected areas of nature: Panin Bugor, Kiselevskaya Gora and the surroundings of the Tobolsky Holiday House, about 196 hectares.
Those traveling from Orenburg and not knowing where Nefteyugansk is located should know that they will have to cover about 1915 kilometers, which is about 34 hours, of course, if you go without stops.
Leaving the city of Orenburg, you should move towards Kumertau, then to Meleuz and Salavat, which is approximately 205 kilometers. Then go towards Sterlitamak, through Ufa and Asha. Then to Minyar and Sim, Ust-Katav and Yuryuzan. Then you have to overcome Bakal, Satka, Zlatoust, Chebarkul - and you will get to Chelyabinsk, 766 kilometers from Orenburg.
From anywhere in Russia it is easiest to get to Nefteyugansk by plane or train to Surgut, then by road to your destination. There is a regular flight from Surgut Airport to Nefteyugansk. The gap between fixed-route taxis is 20-30 minutes, buses start moving from 4:30. On weekdays, the last flight leaves at 20:00. Approximate travel time is an hour and a half.
Coordinates where Nefteyugansk is located: latitude - 61 ° 5.9874 ′ N
Longitude - 72 ° 36.2094 ′ E, 48 meters above sea level.