G. Chernyakhovsk of the Kaliningrad region until 1946 was called Insterburg. It is the administrative center of the homonymous district, as well as the settlement. The city is 80 km away from the regional center of the region, towards the state border with the State of Lithuania. According to the 2016 census, a little more than 37 thousand people live in it. The city is located at the confluence of the rivers Instruch and Angrappa.
Climate
The climate is approaching temperate continental, unlike the Baltic coast, warm summers and cold winters are more pronounced here. The average annual temperature is fixed at around 6-7 ° C. Winds prevail mainly south and west. Their average speed is 3.5 m / s. Most precipitation falls in the summer months: July and August. In winter, temperatures range from -3 ° C to -5 ° C. In the summer season, the average is +18 ° C.
Briefly from the story
The lands on which the modern city of Chernyakhovsk of the Kaliningrad Region is located were inhabited by Prussian tribes as far back as the 10th century BC. e. In the 14th century, the Teutonic Order built the castle of Insterburg, the remains of which have been preserved in the northern part of the city to this day. Chernyakhovsk was badly damaged during the Second World War, in 1944 it was bombed by the allies of the Red Army. Now bears the name of the commander of the Third Belorussian Front - Ivan Chernyakhovsky.
Transport
The city of Chernyakhovsk in the Kaliningrad region is, by geographical standards, in the center of the region. A railway line passes through it. The main directions: to Kaliningrad, to Moscow through Belarus and Lithuania, as well as radial gauges to the regional cities of Sovetsk and Zheleznodorozhny. There is also a river port on the river Pregolya. Buses remained from public transport, the trolleybus line ceased operation in 1945.
Development and attractions
During the Soviet era, Chernyakhovsk city of the Kaliningrad region developed. Many new microdistricts were built, however, neighborhoods with pre-war buildings were preserved, and paving stones can often be found on the streets. The private houses of German wealthy citizens remain characteristic.
In addition to the Insterburg castle, the sights include the architectural buildings of the old city, in the area of the railway station, some houses have not been restored after the raids of the war. Preserved tablets in German. Sculpture of a deer, monument Anhen from Torrau - memories of the Prussian era in history. The modern include a monument to Barclay de Tolly and Chernyakhovsky. Catholic churches have survived , many of which have been converted to Orthodox churches.
Population
The city of Chernyakhovsk in the Kaliningrad region is mainly represented by Russians in the ethnic composition of the population (86%). Ukrainians, Belarusians living in this area make up about 4-5%, Lithuanians and Germans - 1%. The population in the last 10 years has decreased due to the migration of people to other cities, primarily to Kaliningrad.
Economy
Not far from the city is the village of Mayevka, where horses of the Trakenens breed, famous in Europe, are bred. They are distinguished by endurance and become winners of equestrian competitions.
The city is home to the famous cognac factory in Russia, which supplies its products to many regions. The manufacturing industry is represented by canning and fishing enterprises. Convenient transport position of the city contributes to the development of the transport complex.
Infrastructure
The city has many comprehensive schools, vocational schools, there is a branch of the Moscow Psychological University. There are societies of hunters, fishers, a club of chess lovers and various other organizations of interest.
Chernyakhovsk of the Kaliningrad region has a fairly developed infrastructure. The presence of a large network of hotels, excursion bureaus, cafes, banks, various service centers makes this city a promising area of development in the tourism industry.