A settlement called Achinsk is a regional center, a railway station and a pier on the Chulym River, which is a tributary of the Ob. It is located in the west of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Russian people came to this territory at the dawn of the 17th century. In 1641, the Achinsk fort was founded, located on the Bely Iyus River. A little later, in 1683, a fire occurred, and the settlement was moved to Chulym.
From the history of Achinsk
The name of the city arose thanks to the Achigi tribe, which had settled in this place for a long time. The first settlers were fifteen Cossacks, who for some reason decided to stop here. In 1710, a new fort was founded near the Achinka River, which flows into the Chulym. Today there is a transit prison there, which can be found on the map.
The basic plan for the development of the city was drawn up in 1820. The laying of the Moscow Highway and the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway contributed to the rapid development of the settlement. There are many good things to say about the city in its present state. Here are just some interesting facts:
- There are many factories and enterprises located in Achinsk, which are rightfully considered its attractions;
- it boasts a railway junction equipped with several connected lines;
- is an important city in terms of national culture and history.
Of course, situations related to the environment are upsetting. The problem of pollution is very acute, as in many regions of Russia. In poor condition are:
- air;
- Earth;
- water.
This is explained by harmful emissions from production organizations. There are quite a lot of them here, which sometimes you have to regret. These include:
- local alumina refinery;
- cement company;
- oil refining organization.
But these establishments are concerned with oxygen and wastewater purification and garbage removal in an attempt to change the current circumstances.
Nature reserve "Arga"
The decision to create the Arga State Nature Reserve was made in 1963. Its goal is to preserve unique species of animals and plants listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation and the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The institution ensures that the inhabitants of the reserve feel comfortable and can reproduce freely.
Arga Nature Reserve
It is located on the territory of three districts: Achinsky, Nazarovsky and Bogotolsky. The scale of the reserve is amazing - it includes several forest areas, the Arga mountain range and part of the Chulym River. The entire area occupies 89.9 thousand hectares. Among the rare and endangered species of animals protected in the reserve are the following:
and others.
Protected plants include:
and others.
City today
The population of Achinsk cannot be called optimistic. Young people do not want to work at local enterprises, dreaming of high salaries, and move to Krasnoyarsk, Tomsk, Novosibirsk. This state of affairs contributes to an increase in the average age of employees of Achinsk factories. Today this figure has already exceeded 46 years.
The city has many sports facilities: stadiums, swimming pools, all kinds of playgrounds, fitness clubs and more. This has a positive effect on the physical condition of local residents and on the organization of recreation for students and youth. True, not everyone has enough time for entertainment. The schedule of establishments can be clarified directly on site. At the entrance to the pool you are asked to show a certificate of absence of infectious diseases.
There are two churches in the village. Most of the townspeople are religious. At the same time, the age range is striking - from children to people who retired many years ago. It was even planned to place a religious building on the coat of arms of Achinsk, but the plans did not come to fruition.
Achinsk Paleolithic site
The second natural site of the city is located very close, just 2 kilometers from Achinsk. The age of the settlement is estimated at 20-28 thousand years BC.
Achinsk Paleolithic site
The most striking find in these places is considered to be an ancient calendar, which is a phallic-shaped sculpture covered with an ornament of numerous links and rings. At the International Congress of Archaeologists in Paris, this item was recognized as the most ancient lunar calendar (much older than the ancient Egyptian one). The sculpture contains 279 faces and allows you to determine the annual rotation periods of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury and Venus. Thus, the Achaean settlement had deep knowledge of the movement of cosmic bodies long before the Mayans and ancient Egyptians.
Station area
You should consider the areas of the city to decide on the purchase of housing. The station, for example, is very noisy, because many passengers, both trains and land transport, pass through here every day, and trade is brisk on the streets, and sellers loudly attract buyers. This is usually done by people living in the station area.
Silence comes only at midnight, and at dawn vanity and chaos reign again. Due to the constant exhaust emissions from cars and buses entering the air, the greenery here is not very lush, the bushes grow quite slowly.
The buildings in the Station area are five-story blocks . Taking into account the situation in this area, it does not seem surprising that the cost of apartments here is lower than in other districts of Achinsk. From any corner of the country you can call this area of the city, the telephone code of which is 39151.
The landmark of this area is the station, the building of which attracts the attention of both local residents and travelers. It is mostly made of glass, which makes it original and interesting.
Aydashinskaya cave
In addition to architectural values, the city and its surroundings can boast of natural attractions, one of which is the Aydashinskaya cave, located 10 km from Achinskaya. Objects from the Neolithic, Copper and Bronze Ages were found here.
The cave served as a refuge for local residents. Rituals were held here in honor of distant ancestors, nature spirits and gods. This is confirmed by the religious attributes found in the cave - various jewelry, bronze tablets, animal figurines and arrowheads. All these items were brought to higher powers as offerings.
Aidashi Cave
The existence of this attraction dates back to 1850. Since then, the cave has been subject to frequent looting for a long time, as a result of which most of the historical values were stolen or destroyed. The surviving finds can be seen among the exhibits of the Achinsk Museum of Local Lore.
Privoz is a problem area
The locals don’t like the delivery area for the reason that not far from the bazaar there is a landfill where traders throw away spoiled fruits. Residents of nearby houses suffer from the unbearable stench emanating from this area. This situation was recently discussed on the radio.
Another important problem in the area is the many rats living in the market dump. But it’s no secret that they are considered distributors of life-threatening infections. Naturally, sanitary and hygienic organizations are trying to exterminate rodents, but it is unrealistic to completely eliminate the problem. The delivery area, as a rule, consists of private buildings. The cost of houses is significantly lower than apartments with all amenities. None of the administration representatives live here, of course.
Among the attractions of Achinsk is the market located in this area, which, despite all the problems it creates, interests many tourists. If you want to plunge into city life in full swing, then this place is considered the most suitable.
The building of the former girls' gymnasium
The gymnasium was built in 1911. Before that there was another gymnasium there. The building is located in the historical part of the city, at the intersection of two streets - Lenin and Voevoda Tukhachevsky (former Prosvishcheva Street). The two-story brick building has two facades from Lenin Street, and the main entrance is located from Voevoda Tukhachevsky Street.
The building of the former girls' gymnasium
Despite its venerable age, the decor of the building is in good condition. However, the walls on the east side and the facades of the courtyard are damaged, and the roof of the auditorium is completely destroyed (as a result of a fire in 2004).
Currently, the building houses a teacher training college.
Construction area
This area has very dirty air. Emissions are constantly coming from the enterprise, constantly forming smog from cement dust that falls on bushes and flowers, and with strong gusts of wind it also scatters through courtyards and settles on sandboxes and cars. Toxic substances are released into oxygen in the form of gas: nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, sulfur.
Of course, such an environmental problem negatively affects the body condition of local residents. In recent years, according to experts, the situation with harmful emissions in this area has begun to improve - the latest flue gas purification technologies have begun to be used, filters and dust collectors have been created. The buildings are mostly represented by three-story brick buildings and five-story block buildings, in addition, there are also private houses. The cost of purchasing and renting apartments is actually similar to the prices of the imported territory, which is not surprising.
This area also has its own attractions - these are small original fountains scattered throughout the territory. It's nice to sit next to them on a hot day, admiring their beauty and enjoying the coolness.
Crime situation
Achinsk is not particularly different in its crime rate from other Russian cities. Robberies and petty theft occur, drug addiction is growing, and in connection with this, the indicators of criminal cases are also increasing - after all, the addict is trying to get financial resources for a dose in any way. There is violence, and often domestic murders. Car thefts are not common, there are paid parking lots, most residents have their own garage, and for car thieves, inexpensive cars from Achinsk residents are not of particular interest.
In recent years, the problem of drug addiction has worsened. Achinsk residents associate this with the fact of the appearance of gypsies, and their number is growing every year. These people live in luxurious cottages, drive foreign cars, are hung with gold, and yet do not work anywhere. The conclusion suggests itself - the financial flow is provided by the criminal business. More than once, following complaints from neighbors, police carried out raids to check the homes of these individuals; the results were disappointing - drugs were found almost everywhere.
Local residents have identified especially crime-ridden areas for themselves and once again try not to appear there at night. Particularly troubled areas of Achinsk are the construction site and the station area. Each microdistrict is characterized by its own violations.
Privoz is an unfavorable neighborhood for local residents due to the systematic gathering of minor residents and students into groups. There is drinking of alcoholic beverages, fights, and piles of garbage are left behind. Thefts of mobile phones and women's handbags occur in Victory Park. The main reason for this circumstance is the lack of lighting. But in the near future there are plans to equip the alley with lighting fixtures.
There are also sections of roads that are most dangerous for the population. There are plans to reconstruct the security camera video and install more warning signs.
Particularly memorable criminal incidents for Achinsk residents:
In 2012, an explosion occurred in the entrance of a residential building in Achinsk - an explosive device detonated. A businessman who lived in this house died; there had already been an attempt on his life three years earlier. Naturally, the residents do not believe in accidents; everyone assumes that everything was organized to kill their neighbor. The windows in the entrance were broken by the blast wave, and innocent people could have been injured.
In 2013, a large drug trafficking point was shut down. The hangout was organized in an apartment on the street. Lenin, the owner of the apartment turned out to be a 35-year-old resident of Achinsk who had been repeatedly convicted. During the search, a huge amount of desomorphine was found. The suspect was taken into custody, and the drug was destroyed by drug control officers.
In the winter of 2013, the mother, a 23-year-old resident of the city, was tried in Achinsk. A woman threw her newborn baby into the toilet. As the investigation found out, she did not have time to have an abortion, and the pregnancy was unwanted. As soon as the baby was born and showed the first signs of life, she threw him into the toilet drain. Fortunately, the baby survived and was completely healthy.
Victory Park, center
Victory Park is considered a good area of the settlement, quite clean in an ecological sense. First of all, this is due to the fact that the territory is surrounded by magnificent alleys with a lot of trees. The oxygen in this area is not polluted at all. Due to the growing trees there is usually no wind here.
Victory Park is great for enjoying nature in the fresh and clean air; you can often meet parents with children here. The Exhibition Center is located nearby. Almost every city dweller wants to live in this area. The cost of purchasing and renting apartments here is the highest in Achinsk.
The center of the settlement visually forms a triangle of several streets: Butorin, Mira and Lenin. Despite the good reputation of the area (most administrative and municipal organizations are located here), not everyone wants to live here, because many are annoyed by traffic noise, car exhaust and clouds of dust.
Tram
One of the youngest trams in the USSR. The line was launched purely for the needs of the Achinsk Alumina Refinery under construction. Actually, transporting workers to shifts is the main task of the tram, which is why it still works, although this type of transport has long disappeared from the streets of many cities in the Fatherland. And yes, sometimes you can see a completely full tram even at night. It’s a good thing, it makes the city more comfortable.
It is better to travel the entire route by tram: from the Old Center to the Alumina Refinery and look out the window at the sludge maps.
Temple, theater, museum
Interesting places in Achinsk make a lasting impression on travelers. It is worth considering at least some of them.
These include, for example, the Temple of the Kazan Mother of God. Divine services of extraordinary beauty are held here every day. There is a Sunday school in the parish church. There is a gymnasium for religious primary school students. Under the patronage of the parish there is a central hospital, a pre-trial detention center and a cadet corps. The cathedral has a temperance organization and sisterhood. They even publish their own newspaper called “Achinsky Blagovestnik”, which goes on sale in an eight-page version every month. The room can be purchased for a purely symbolic amount.
The local drama theater was initially organized as a traveling theater . This happened back in 1935. The theater acquired its premises in the city only in 1937. On the stage you can see productions based on both domestic and foreign classics. It is also recommended to attend a performance based on a contemporary work. Vivid impressions are guaranteed. Probably every resident of the city has been to the theater, but the population is not the smallest in the country - 105,264 people.
The Kargapolov Museum of Local Lore bears this name in memory of its creator. This man made an invaluable contribution to the culture of Achinsk. Initially, the museum was located in the personal home of Kargapolov, who donated his financial resources for its improvement. Only in 2008, the organization moved to a two-story house, which was previously owned by a merchant named Mokrousov.
All decorative elements, furnishings and even stucco on the ceiling have reached modern times from those ancient times. Over the entire period of operation of the museum, original, important exhibits have been collected, allowing you to learn a lot of new things: the history of the city, the people living here, as well as the population of the Krasnoyarsk Territory as a whole. Even residents of the region come here to admire this beauty.
Achinsk City Palace of Culture
The main direction of work of the municipal budgetary cultural institution is supporting talented children. In total, more than 1,500 people are involved here, so not only young people, but also people of the older generation participate in the cultural life of the institution.
Events organized by the Palace take place not only at the municipal and regional, but also at the federal and international levels. Traditional events include the Marina Ladynina Film Forum, a regional chamber music festival, and performances by artists from the region and Russian pop stars.
The main pride and dignity of the Palace of Culture are its creative teams, whose creativity amazes with its diversity. There is a choreographic group, a folk brass band, a pop dance group, a ballroom dance group, a puppet theater, a vocal group, a veterans' choir, a vocal group and many others.
Performance by the Sovremennik ensemble on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Palace of Culture
The Palace of Culture makes a significant contribution to such holidays in Achinsk as City Day, Farewell to Winter, and Metallurgist Day.
The opening of the palace took place in 1967. However, this event was overshadowed by serious problems in the building's heating system, so the facility had to be urgently closed. A year later, after all the defects were eliminated, the building was reopened. In 1997, the palace received the status of a municipal cultural institution.
In 2012, the only recreation center for the elderly in the region was opened here.
Address: 3rd district, bldg. 38
Estates, nature
The city boasts many merchant estates. Their beauty does not leave tourists indifferent. These include, for example, the mansion of the merchant Wartkin, as well as the estates of Kruglikhin and Maksimov. The Achmag city portal has colorful photographs of these attractions.
The best place to relax is Victory Park, which is a tribute to the soldiers who selflessly fought for their Motherland during the Great Patriotic War. On a sultry, cloudless summer evening, there is a chill here, provided by the shade of the trees, and in the fall, no wind is scary under their crowns. Nearby is the so-called “agrarka” - a prestigious educational institution.
There is a monument dedicated to patriots in the park; it represents a military aircraft. There is also a monument to the local liquidators of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. You can go here to honor their memory.
In the vicinity of the city, as in Siberia as a whole, there is amazing, simply stunning nature, it cannot leave a person indifferent. Local residents and travelers go to see it and have a wonderful time at the Aidashka sanatorium, a pine forest or on the banks of Chulym. There is an opportunity to pitch tents and light a fire.
Not far from the city is the Aydashinskaya cave. Old people say that in time immemorial it was a cult place - ancient people prayed there. And recently, archaeologists found a certain rod here - an ancient and most interesting object, and this news shocked the entire scientific community.
House of the merchant Wartkin
The residence is the main house of a large, long-abandoned estate. The building was built at the beginning of the 19th century by Krasnoyarsk merchants. The first floor is made of stone, has an arched shape and generally corresponds to the classical architectural style.
House of the merchant Wartkin
The second floor contrasts sharply with the first and is made very skillfully: a lace ornament with a floral pattern adorns the stripes, openwork wood carvings abundantly cover the balustrade of the front porch. It is worth noting that there has always been a restaurant on the ground floor.
Delicious food and relaxation
There are many establishments in Achinsk where you can have a snack: cafes, bars, canteens and prestigious restaurants. In general, the choice is quite extensive, which is good news. In the Naslazhdeniye cafe, located in the southeast of the village, you can have a great rest and have fun with a close-knit group. Very tasty food, respectful attitude from the staff, and the cost of the dishes is pleasantly surprising.
Many Achinsk residents like the cafe called “Sympatiya”, because the prices here are also quite low. You can try the most magnificent barbecue, all kinds of salads and other high-quality culinary masterpieces. Even the mayor of Achinsk, Ilay Akhmetov, once dined here.
There are also entertainment centers in the city. It is worth paying attention, for example, to “Cedar”: in a conducive environment you can hold a meeting with colleagues, which will certainly bear fruit. A joyful party with friends will take place to the accompaniment of wonderful music. In addition, here you can organize a dinner with your loved one, which will be filled with romance. There is also a nightclub in the city called “RED”, aimed mainly at young people. A good place for those who love to have fun. Among other things, the locality boasts the presence of several saunas and baths.
So, Achinsk is a rather interesting city, although not without certain problems. Be that as it may, it’s worth coming here, you’re unlikely to regret it.
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