Year founded: 1931
The date of the city day is unique for each year.
In 2021,
this date is
August 21
.
In 2021, due to the pandemic, mass events in honor of the city day are canceled or may be postponed
Abakan, Transfiguration Cathedral
Abakan
is a Russian city, the capital of the Republic of Khakassia, the city is located in Southern Siberia, in the very center of the Asian continent at the confluence of the Abakan River and the Yenisei.
At the mouth of Abakan, ancient settlements have been known since the Bronze Age. There was a famous building from the 1st century BC located there. – the palace of Li Liying, a Chinese commander who went over to the side of the Huns.
In 1675, the Abakansky fort (Abakansk) was built, marking the beginning of the development of the Minusinsk Basin. In 1780, the village of Ust-Abakanskoye appeared. In the 19th century, the village became the center of the Kachin Steppe Duma - the Khakassian self-government body. In 1925 it was renamed the village of Khakassk.
On April 30, 1931, the village received city status and was called Abakan. Since 1930 - the center of the Khakass Autonomous Okrug, since August 1990 - the Khakass Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, since 1992 - the capital of the Republic of Khakassia.
Stele at the entrance to the city During the Great Patriotic War, the city was located in the rear, there were hospitals and evacuated enterprises. At the end of the 20th century, Abakan developed due to the car manufacturing industry. Today, 60 percent of small businesses throughout the republic are concentrated in the city. Abakan is actively being built and improved.
Attractions
At the entrance to the city, guests are greeted by the symbol of Khakassia - the “Larissa” stele, a woman with a bowl in her right hand. The pearl of Abakan is called the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral, distinguished by its upward-facing architecture and white walls. This is the tallest building in Abakan; its domes rise to a height of 50 meters. Near Abakan is the Valley of the Kings, one of the most mysterious monuments in Southern Siberia. The main attraction of the Valley of the Kings is the Salbyk Kurgan, built in the 4th century BC.
Valley of the Kings - a mystery of Southern Siberia
Interesting facts
The Eiffel Tower is not only in Paris, but also in Abakan. A smaller copy of the famous tower was built here in 2005.
Ancient rock paintings have been recreated on many residential buildings in Abakan.
The city has a population of over 187 thousand people (2020).
Day of the city
is a city annual holiday and is usually celebrated on the penultimate Saturday of August.
Abakan: region, facts from history
In 1675, the first Russian fortress was built on Sosnovy Island at the mouth of the Abakan River, which existed until 1679. Its very first inhabitants were the Cossacks who built it. Families of immigrants from Russia settled near the village of Akh-Tigei, in this very fortress. They were engaged in agriculture.
For local residents, they became an example for the desire for a settled life. Thus, this village began to grow rapidly and turned into a village called Ust-Abakanskoye.
The village was subsequently (1822) transformed into an administrative center (Kachinsk Steppe Duma). The latter was one of four formations that united the tribes living at that time between the Iyus and Abakan rivers. Such dumas (and councils) existed until 1912, after which the Abakan volost was created.
The history of the emergence of such an area as Abakan is curious and remarkable. Which region of Russia belongs to her?
After the October Revolution and the implementation of another reform of the administrative structure of the entire country, the Khakass district of the Yenisei province was created in these places. Its center became the Ust-Abakan village, which in 1931 was renamed the city of Abakan.
Now this city, as noted above, is the capital of the Republic of Khakassia (since 1991). It is famous for the fact that during the history of the 20th century it was considered the production center of the southern part of the Yenisei Siberia.
Abakan sights
The city is filled with interesting places that are loved by both locals and visitors. Here are some of them:
— guests entering the territory of Abakan are greeted by the stele “Lora” - a Khakassia woman with her hands raised in a welcoming gesture.
— you can walk through the architectural and park complex “The Good Angel of the World”, which is a system of alleys and paths leading to the column where the good “angel” is looking up into the blue heights;
— you should definitely visit the topiary art park. The place is truly unique, because its creator, Vasily Antropov, acquired a patent for the technology used to create stunning works of floral art. There are skillfully trimmed trees and shrubs, flower arrangements, and rare plant species here;
— you should definitely visit the local zoo, which arose in the early 70s as a corner of wildlife. Initially, entry to the zoo was free. The inhabitants of the living area received rations from the meat processing plant (the animals were fed with waste from the production of the enterprise). Since 1999, the zoological park has been under the wing and protection of the state and takes care of more than 150 species of animals;
— coming to Abakan and not visiting the National Museum of the Republic of Khakassia is an unforgivable mistake! An amazing collection of 140,000 exhibits will captivate guests' attention for a long time. The exhibition is based on samples of ancient art and everyday life: ritual masks, dishes, weapons, jewelry... Temporary exhibitions are also open on the territory of the museum, the schedule of which can be found on the official website of the museum;
— you can stroll through the builders’ park, which opened relatively recently, in 2021. A modern fountain, beautiful flower beds with bright flowers, entertaining sculptural compositions with the “Garden City” at the head - there is something to admire here;
— Abakan’s green parks, of which there are many in the city, will be a wonderful place for walks: “Komsomolsky”, “Preobrazhensky”, “Orlyonok”, “Dream Gardens” and other corners of well-tended nature welcome guests every day;
— you can honor the memory of the Khakassian and Russian soldiers who fell in the Second World War by visiting the Military Glory Memorial. Built in the mid-70s, the complex is still a place especially revered by the people;
— the Transfiguration Cathedral is of great interest to tourists. The cathedral does not have a centuries-old history, as it was built at the end of the 20th century. However, the cultural and architectural significance of the temple is impressive. The cathedral is decorated with seven domes (domes), twelve bells, including a handsome one weighing 5.5 tons. The temple stretches up almost 50 meters!
- another religious building that attracts the attention of tourists - the Grado-Abakan Church in honor of Equal-to-the-Apostles Constantine and Helen. The temple was erected on a once neglected and deserted corner of the earth. Construction of the shrine began in 1998 and ended in 2010. The façade of the building is of particular interest: it is masterfully painted “in chess” - an ancient way that imitates and emphasizes architectural details. The list is far from complete; the article lists the most popular places to visit.
A little about the nature of Khakassia
The natural splendor of these places is unique: endless steppes with magnificent grasses, unique taiga, mountain rivers, silent mysterious rocks, majestic mountain landscapes. All these beauties occupy more than half the territory of the entire republic.
Very often people call Khakassia the Siberian Switzerland for the fabulous splendor of alpine meadows and beautiful, unique nature. This is one of the marvelous lands of Russia.
What to see in the vicinity of Abakan
Interesting natural attractions and historical places are located quite far from Abakan. If you want to go further afield to explore Khakassia, check out the organized excursions. But if you don’t want to travel far, explore the outskirts of the city - there are many fascinating places on the outskirts and in the city district.
Samokhval
Within the city, on the opposite side of Abakan, there is Mount Samokhval with a recreation park. On the slope of the peak you can simply walk and enjoy nature, or engage in active sports. In the summer they play laser tag and paintball, ride bicycles and roller skates. And in winter they go down the hills on skis, snowboards and cheesecakes.
There is also a hill-monument “Mountain of Love”, the Walk of Fame with monuments to the liberating soldiers. Expect that the trip will take several hours: on Samokhval there is a lot to see and where to take photos.
Working hours:
The park is open from Tuesday to Thursday from 12:00 to 21:00, on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 22:00, on Sundays from 11:00 to 21:00. Monday is a day off.
How to get there:
by public transport: stop “Recreation Park Samokhval”, bus 8a. By car or taxi: Budenogo Street, building 5. Parking is available right next to the park.
Salbyk mound
75 km from Abakan there is the largest megalithic mound in the Middle Yenisei - Salbyksky. This territory is under state protection, and the “Ancient Mounds of the Salbyk Steppe” museum is open here for curious tourists.
How to get there by car:
The exact coordinates for the navigator are 53°53'36.8″N 90°46'24.6″E. You need to leave the city along the Yenisei highway.
Area, population
The area of the city is 112.38 square meters. kilometers, population density - 1491 people per square meter. meter. The city's population is more than 167 thousand people.
People of various nationalities live and work in Abakan: Russians (more than 79%), Khakassians (more than 11%), Ukrainians (about 1%), Germans (about 0.8%), 0.8% Kyrgyz, etc.
In terms of economy, the city of Abakan is relatively developed. Which area of economic activity in the city has the largest share of employment? The distribution by different types of labor activity of the population is as follows: public administration, social insurance and security (more than 18%), education (more than 16%), communications and transport (more than 15%) and healthcare with social services. services (more than 12%). The unemployment rate is no more than one percent.
Coat of arms
The composition, approved by the decision of the city executive committee on June 4, 1980, was slightly changed in 2005.
The coat of arms of Abakan is a so-called French shield. There are 3 images on a white background. At the top is the name of the city in white letters on a red background. In the middle, on a blue fill, there are wavy stripes. Above them are 3 stone sculptures with drawings of an ancient man. At the bottom, on a light green background, there is a picture of a frying flower with a green stem and two leaves.
The width of the coat of arms is 0.5 conventional units, the height is 0.65.
General description of the city
Where is the city of Abakan? What region of Siberia? Eastern, slightly south of Krasnoyarsk.
Geographically, the city is located in the very center of the basin called Khakass-Minusinsk. It has the shape of a bowl, the edges of which are the Alatau Mountains (Kuznetsk) in the west, the Western Sayan Mountains in the south, and the Eastern Sayan Mountains in the north and east. Almost in the middle, from south to north, this basin is dissected by the great Yenisei River, into which the considerable Abakan River flows. This unique city of Abakan is located precisely at the confluence of these rivers.
Flag
The flag of Abakan is not included in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation due to non-compliance with standards. It has elements contained in the coat of arms. The banner is made in the form of a white rectangular canvas. The ratio of the width and length of the flag is 2:3. There are two vertical stripes of red and blue, each 0.2 conventional units wide (located together at the shaft). One third of the width of the flag is a two-sided image of the coat of arms. Its center is 1.25 conventional units from the left vertical edge and is equidistant from the top and bottom.
City territories: infrastructure features
The city of Abakan is unusual. Where has it been seen that the development of industrial enterprises occupies only 13% of the total area of the city?
Here, the main share of land falls on areas of public, business and residential development, and most of the land is occupied by individual buildings, widely represented in almost all areas of the city, even in the central part. Almost 4th share of all urban areas belongs to dacha and gardening associations.
Harbor
2000 farmsteads are located in this romantically named part of the city. This is not far from the Young Dam. More than twelve thousand residents live here. This is the most ancient district of the city. It is in this part of the city that the oldest buildings, an ancient church and the first comprehensive school are located.
Oddly enough, it is quiet and calm here; the bustle of the city is not for this area. It was as if we were in a “village” within the city limits. “Havana Bear” (green park) will open its arms to you.
Economy of the city
There are about 6,000 organizations in Abakan. Where the city of Abakan is located, the largest share of the economy falls on trade (retail and wholesale), repair of vehicles and household products, etc.
The main industrial hub of the republic was formed here. There is potential for industrial development and sustainability in the economic system of the city of Abakan.
The municipal sector is represented by housing and communal services, improvement, transport, educational, cultural, healthcare, service and construction enterprises. It occupies a large part of the city's total economy and provides quite normal living conditions for its population.
What else characterizes Abakan? What area of human activity predominates here? Small businesses also have excellent potential and play an important role in economic development.
Abakan is a city with a large share of services and business products in the total number of products produced by the city.
War years
During the Great Patriotic War, approximately 30 thousand soldiers were sent to the front from here. The famous 309th division was formed in Abakan, and it was this division that was able to defend the Ukrainian city of Pyryatyn. This date became memorable for two settlements. Abakan and Piryatin are sister cities.
After the end of the war, light industry enterprises begin to be built, new resources are found, many free jobs appear, and more and more people come to Abakan to work and stay forever. At the same time, construction of one of the largest hydroelectric power stations begins.
