The city of Biysk: geographical location, climate, economy, attractions

History and geographical location

In 1709, Peter I issued a Decree, according to which the Bikatunsky fort was required to be founded at the confluence of the Biya and Katun rivers. This task was completed. The Bikatun fort was founded to protect the southeastern borders and trade routes of the Russian Empire. In subsequent years, the fortress was destroyed, restored, and rebuilt several times. At the end of the 17th century it was elevated to the rank of “regular” cities. This is how Biysk appeared.

Several centuries have passed since its founding. During this time, the city turned into a large industrial and scientific center. It has an advantageous geographical location. Biysk is located in the southeastern part of the Altai Territory. Barnaul is 163 km north. This is the capital of the Altai Territory. Near the city there is the confluence of the Biya and Katun. Water resources are used in the housing and communal services sector, agriculture, industry and tourism. Rivers have a negative impact during spring floods. The areas of Biysk located next to them are slightly flooded during this period.

Biysk Airport

At a distance of 12 km southeast of Biysk there is a civil airport, which is currently closed. The nearest operating airport is Gorno-Altaisk. The distance from Biysk to the airfield is 91 km. The airport has the status of a federal facility. Airfield type: civil. Works only during daylight hours.

The airport serves aircraft of major Russian airlines: Pobeda, S7 Airlines, UVTAero, SiLa. Popular destinations: Moscow, Kazan, Krasnoyarsk. The annual passenger traffic of Gorno-Altaisk Airport is 60 thousand people.

Climatic conditions

The climate of the city of Biysk is sharply continental. It is characterized by the following features:

cold winter with stable snow cover;
short dry spring with late return of cold weather;
short warm summer;
short autumn with early frosts.

Snow cover usually forms in November-December. At this time the temperature is about –15 °C. January is characterized by severe frosts. The lowest temperature this month was recorded in 2001. It was –51.8 °C. In February, frosts give way to winds. In March the snow begins to melt, and in April everything gradually dries out. The first grass and leaves appear on the trees in May. Hot days begin in June and July. The highest temperature was recorded at the end of July 2012 – +38.9 °C. In August the mornings become cool. During the day the temperature is quite comfortable. With the beginning of September comes autumn. The average temperature this month is about +12.2 °C, and in the next month it is only +3.8 °C.

Biysk on the map of Russia: geography, nature and climate

If you look at a map of Biysk from a satellite, you can see that the city lies on both banks of the Biy River, between which there are 3 bridges. The right part is characterized by meadow terrain, while the left part, lying in a lowland, is adjacent to a pine forest. Relative to the regional center - Barnaul, Biysk is located 163 km southwest. The closest borders are with Mongolia (617 km) and Kazakhstan (210 km).

Biysk is located in a zone of temperate continental climate in a forest-steppe zone, but this territory is characterized by severe cold winters and hot summers. Studying the topographic map, it becomes clear that severe frosts are explained by the location in the funnel between mountain ranges, which contribute to a decrease in precipitation and weakening winds in the area. The lack of wind also affects high temperatures in summer, increasing the amount of precipitation during this period.

The average temperature for the year is 3 °C, the maximum is +38.9 °C, the minimum is 51.8 °C.
Average air humidity – 71%
Average wind speed – 2 m/s

Economy of Biysk

The economy of the city of Biysk has one peculiarity. The locomotive of its development is the industrial complex. It is developing at an accelerated pace. Among the existing enterprises in the city are:

Biysk oleum plant. Operating since 1965. Manufactured products include industrial explosives, sulfuric acid, and civil goods. The plant has many awards. One of his achievements is victory at the all-Russian competition “Best Russian Enterprise” among enterprises of the military-industrial complex.
Biysk Boiler Plant. Its history began back in 1942. The main activity is the production of steam and hot water boilers of low and medium power, boiler and auxiliary equipment for municipal and industrial energy.
Biysk fiberglass plant. It was founded in 1991. Today the plant produces fiberglass reinforcement, construction dowels, fiberglass rods for polymer electrical insulators, sports equipment, etc.

Biysk

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History: the city of Biysk, Altai Territory, is one of 6 cities in Russia and the only one beyond the Urals, founded by personal Decree of Emperor Peter the Great as an outpost of important military-strategic significance. This happened in 1709. At the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th centuries. Biysk becomes a major trading and merchant center in the south of Siberia, trading with England, France, and Germany.

By the Government decision of November 21, 2005, the city of Biysk was awarded the status of a science city of the Russian Federation.

Biysk is part of the Union of Historical Cities of the Russian Federation. It has 272 architectural, historical and cultural monuments, about 50 archaeological monuments, 11 natural monuments. On its territory in the 3rd millennium BC. passed the northern branch of the Great Silk Road. Here at the beginning of the 20th century. A Paleolithic site of ancient man was discovered.

The legendary Chuysky tract originates from Biysk. With its official assignment in 1922 of the status of a road of national importance, almost all export-import relations between Russia and Mongolia are carried out through this city. Biysk is the gateway to the Altai Mountains, from which all mountain tourist routes begin. More than 2 million tourists pass through Biysk every year. From here there are roads to the world famous Lake Teletskoye, Mount Belukha, the resorts of Chemal and Belokurikha, and the Ukok plateau.

Population: 213,559 people.

Geographical location: Biysk is located in the south-eastern part of the Altai Territory on the Biya River, near its confluence with the Katun River. The city is located on the southwestern slope of the Biysk-Chumysh Upland. Part of the city is located on the left low bank, adjacent to pine forests. The distance to the city of Barnaul is 163 km.

Climate: the climate of Biysk is sharply continental, characterized by harsh winters with stable snow cover, short warm summers, short dry springs with a late return of cold weather, short autumns with early frosts.

Economic features: Biysk is the second largest industrial center of the Altai Territory. The largest enterprises are:

— Federal State Unitary Enterprise “Biysk Oleum Plant”. Main civilian products and services: development, testing, production and sale of explosives, products made from explosive materials, chemical products, pentaphthalic enamels, welding electrodes, chemical equipment, production of medicinal substances, design work, etc.;

— OJSC “Biysk Boiler Plant” is the largest boiler plant in the world, capable of producing 35,000 t/steam per year of steam and hot water boilers with a capacity of 1 to 35 t/h pressure 6; 9; 23; 39 kgf/cm, for burning gas, fuel oil, hard and brown coal, wood waste, peat, sunflower husks, garbage and non-traditional fuels, as well as boiler auxiliary equipment and household boilers.

— CJSC Altaivitamins is one of the largest and oldest domestic pharmaceutical companies. The hallmark of the plant was the famous sea buckthorn oil, vitamins and aerosol preparations. Today the company's product range includes about 100 types of medications, including those for the prevention and treatment of gastroenterological, cardiovascular, and gynecological diseases, soothing and tonic tinctures and extracts, wound-healing and anti-inflammatory ointments and aerosols, multivitamin preparations, dietary supplements (with biologically active substances) and cosmetics that are developed at the enterprise using original technology.

— Biysk Fiberglass Plant LLC. Since 1991, the plant has specialized in the production of body armor, telescopic fishing rods and consumer goods. Since 1997, the plant has mastered the production of fiberglass reinforcement and construction dowels, and has developed designs for “flexible connections” made of fiberglass for all types of walls. Today the plant is the largest enterprise in Russia producing fiberglass products for construction.

— OJSC Biysk Bread Products Plant has been operating in the agricultural products processing market for more than 80 years. The main activity of the plant is the processing of grain and grain crops.

On the basis of Biysk Science City, the Altai Biopharmaceutical Cluster is being formed - a group of geographically adjacent interconnected companies and related organizations operating in the field of biopharmaceuticals. In particular, the production of innovative medicines and substances is already being organized, and the production of high-quality inexpensive drugs (generics) and dietary supplements is expanding within a closed production chain. The natural competitive advantages of the cluster will be biopharmaceuticals and bioparapharmaceuticals - areas based on the use of the unique natural resources of the Altai Territory.

The history of the Federal Research and Production Center "Altai", the Institute of Chemical-Energy Technologies of the SB RAS and the science city of Biysk is closely connected with the name of the Honorary Citizen of the Altai Territory Gennady Viktorovich Sakovich. Academician Sakovich is the founder and head of a scientific school in the field of technical chemistry. Under his direct supervision, more than 20 candidate's theses were prepared and defended, many of his students became doctors of science. He himself is the author of more than 500 scientific works, including 4 monographs, and has more than 250 copyright certificates for inventions and patents. At the same time, it was Gennady Viktorovich Sakovich who initiated the city program “Gifted Children”. Thanks to him, the first lyceum and kindergarten with a swimming pool in Biysk was created in the region. In 1985, Academician Sakovich organized the first youth housing and construction complex in Siberia. The incredibly long list of Gennady Sakovich’s merits and achievements is updated annually and daily. Considering Academician Sakovich’s great personal contribution to the development of the industrial potential of the Altai Territory, strengthening the country’s defense power and solving national economic problems, in 2006 he was awarded the title “Honorary Citizen of the Altai Territory”.

The creation of the Association “Non-profit partnership “Altai Polymer Composite Cluster” in the science city of Biysk is one of the positive examples of close cooperation between science, business, municipal and regional authorities. The goal of the Association “NP “Altaipolycomposite” is to create favorable conditions for the production and widespread use of modern and efficient composites, structures and products made from them for the electric power industry, coal, oil and other industries and the national economy in the Altai Territory.

Also in Biysk, the construction of an engineering protective structure with a length of about 3.5 km is being completed. The construction of the dam on the Biya River began in September 2014, construction is planned to be completed by the end of September 2021. The cost of the object is 434 million rubles. The implementation of the project will prevent flooding of the built-up area of 204 hectares and protect 7.5 thousand people from the harmful effects of water.

In 2021, the VII Winter Olympiad of the cities of the Altai Territory was held in Biysk. Huskies became its symbol. It was on the sled pulled by these strong, hardy dogs that the famous ski champion Alexey Khvostov carried the Olympic torch. The competitions took place at the Yubileiny stadium (football, shooting), the Zarya sports complex (hockey, skiing, polyathlon) and at the Center for Children's Technical Creativity named after. Ya.F. Savchenko. The winner in the team competition among the cities of the Altai Territory was the city of Biysk.

There are 62 tourism industry organizations operating in the city. Recreation is provided by 18 hotels and 2 sanatorium-resort institutions. Hotels, health resorts, and children's health institutions have 1,913 beds, of which 833 are year-round. 36 travel companies are engaged in the sale of tour packages, 3 of them are tour operators.

Agreement between the Government of the Altai Territory and the administration of the city of Biysk on interaction in the field of planning socio-economic development for 2021

Populated areas of Biysk

Charter of the municipal formation of the city of Biysk

Management of municipal property of the Administration of Biysk

Comprehensive program for the socio-economic development of Biysk for 2008-2017

Administration of Biysk

Official website of local government bodies of Biysk

To the 300th anniversary of Biysk

Altai biopharmaceutical cluster

In the city of Biysk, which has the status of a science city, there are pharmaceutical companies that produce unique medicines with antiviral, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory properties. On the basis of these enterprises, the Altai biopharmaceutical cluster was formed. The partnership allows us to implement innovative projects in the field of production of medicines, sanitary and hygiene products of a new generation.

The Altai pharmaceutical cluster includes leading enterprises of the Russian market of pharmaceutical products and dietary supplements:

CJSC "Altaivitamins";
JSC "Evalar";
JSC "Vostokvit";
small and medium-sized businesses, etc.

Routes on the map of Biysk. Transport infrastructure

The settlement is connected with other cities by the following roads:

“Chuysky tract” or highway P256 - The road connecting the Russian Federation with Mongolia was built before the First World War.
Highway 01K-05 of regional significance of the Altai Territory Biysk - Martynovo - Eltsovka - border with the Kemerovo region. Part of the former regional highway R-366 Biysk – Martynovo – Kuzedeevo – Novokuznetsk with a length of 286 km. On the territory of the Kemerovo region it continues with the regional highway 32R-176 Biysk - Martynovo - Kuzedeevo - Novokuznetsk with a length of 84.9 km.
Regional road 01K-11 of the Altai Territory Biysk - Karabinka - border of the Altai Republic.
Regional road 01K-06 Biysk - Belokurikha.
Highway 01K-10 of regional significance Katunskoye - Krasny Yar - Altaiskoye - border of the Altai Republic. Previously it was part of the R-369 Biysk-Altaiskoye-Cherga highway. Old Chuisky tract.

There is a railway through the city, it is marked on the map with a dotted line, the local station of which is the end point; trains depart from it daily to Moscow, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk and other cities.

There is no airport in the city; the nearest airport is in Barnaul, which is served by express trains.

The bus station is located next to the railway station, on Vasily Shukshin Square.

In the city, municipal transport is represented by buses, served by 38 individual entrepreneurs and three legal entities, and electric transport, which runs on 18 routes.

Educational field

Biysk is a city where decent educational institutions are located. They make it a major educational center in the south of the Altai Territory. A significant higher educational institution in the city is the Biysk Technological Institute (a branch of the Altai State Technical University). It was founded in 1959. Today the university is a modern institution with six faculties. Scientific activities are actively developing there. Both teachers and students participate in the development of innovative projects.

Another university in the city is Altai State Humanitarian and Pedagogical University named after. Shukshina. It has existed since 1939. The goal of this university is to train specialists in education and the social sphere of a new type. In addition to universities, Biysk has a variety of technical schools and colleges that train workers and mid-level specialists.

Main streets of Biysk

The following major streets are identified on the map, uniting houses, administrative buildings, and parks:

Kakhovskaya Street - has a length of about 4 km, begins approximately in the territorial center of Biysk and is located in the northeast direction. In the direction it crosses Yarovoy Lane and other, smaller ones. On the street there are mainly private sector houses.
Peter Merlina Street begins in the Mochishche quarter and ends at the intersection with Krasnoarmeyskaya. According to the map, it has a north-eastern direction, along which it intersects with the street. Trofimov, Vagonnaya, Mikhail Mitrofanov. The total length is about 2.7 km. There are banks, shopping centers, and industrial facilities on the street.
Street named after Hero of the Soviet Union Trofimov, the length of which is approximately 3 km, starts from Repin Street, runs north to the regional highway 01K-35 and crosses the street. Merlina On the street there are: a pedagogical college, BTI AltSTU, Banks, a kindergarten and industrial facilities.
Street named after Hero of the Soviet Union Vasilyev originates from Heydek Street, expands in an eastern direction, where it flows into Sovetskaya Street. It is about 2.5 km long and crosses the street. Socialist, Trofimov. Schools, kindergartens, several shopping centers and a market were built on it.
Kozhzavodskaya Street on the map is part of the regional highway 01K-06; on the map it can be seen on the outskirts of Biysk in the northeast direction and has a length of 3.25 km. There are agricultural and industrial enterprises, private sector houses on it.
Andreevskaya Street lies on the right eastern bank of Biysk, has a length of 3.13 km, starts from Andreevsky Square and ends at Pryadilny Lane. On the street there is the South-Eastern DSU, kindergartens, and a residential sector.
Spekova Street - the entire street is built up with small residential buildings and in some parts there is no asphalt surface. Located in the AB area. However, important institutions for the city are also located here, for example, a city telephone exchange, a television center, and a television and radio company.
Heidekstrasse - The name of the street has an interesting origin. The thing is that for some time this area did not have an official name, but people called it in honor of the director of the Sibirprommash enterprise, on whose balance sheet this street was located, E. A. Heydek. Over time, the management of the enterprise turned to the authorities with a request to give the street a name, which was assigned to it by the people of Heidekstrasse.
Gorono-Altayskaya Street - there are no industrial facilities here, and the entire street is built up with residential buildings, numbered from the street. Martyanova. The only interesting building here is the City Palace of Culture.
Per. Moprovsky - Old Lane, where houses have been preserved that have the status of historical and cultural monuments of the city.
Trofimova Street is an important transport artery of the city, where the Biysk bakery plant, elevator and oil extraction plant are located.

State of Medicine

It is impossible to be a modern and successful city without developed healthcare. In a science city it is at the proper level. Clinics and state-owned hospitals provide medical care to people in the city of Biysk. It is especially worth noting that the procedure for making an appointment with a doctor is now being improved. They are actively introducing modern technologies. For example, you can now sign up for the Biysk Consultation and Diagnostic Center remotely through the public services portal.

There are many private medical clinics in the city that operate legally and have all the necessary documents for medical activities. Dental clinics and offices are actively developing. In private clinics, modern materials, the latest equipment and new technologies are appearing, allowing for better treatment.

Territorial structure of Biysk

There are streets on the map of Biysk, but there are no official districts, however local residents highlight the following:

AB - Forest park area, which is located in the southwest of the city. Here is the Zarya sports complex, a football field, a children's art house, a memorial to the city residents who died in the Great Patriotic War, and a hockey field. The forest park area includes natural coniferous plantations and artificial recreational structures.
Gora is a densely populated area of the city with many private houses and several large wholesale warehouses.
Children's World is an area where many entertainment centers and several educational institutions are located.
Zarechye - according to the map, it is located in the north-eastern part of the city. This is a densely populated area, which consists mainly of private houses and two- to four-story apartment buildings. There is also a prestigious cottage community located here.
Zelenka is an area that is just developing. Here you can visit entertainment and shopping centers. Recently, the area has been actively built up with new apartment buildings.
Sawmill - A small area of private houses in the eastern part of the city. Known for its unfavorable crime situation.
Mochische - Located in the northwestern part of Biysk. Like Lesozavod, it is a disadvantaged area.
Center - Here are located both residential buildings, the cost of apartments in which are the most expensive in the city, as well as administrative buildings, entertainment and shopping centers, parks, public gardens, cafes, restaurants, cinemas.

Places worth visiting

Museum of Local Lore named after. V.V. Bianki is the place in the city of Biysk where you can get to know the history of the settlement and its cultural heritage. The institution was opened in 1920. One of the founders was V.V. Bianchi. It is his name that the museum bears today. The work of this institution began with the receipt of several collections from the zemstvo government and the natural history office of the Altai People's University. Subsequent work made it possible to increase the number of exhibits.

Today, the museum’s collections contain collections of stuffed animals and birds of Altai, herbariums, unique collections of weapons, samovars, shamanic tambourines and other interesting items. Important documents of the past, works of artists from Biysk and the Altai Territory are offered to visitors. The museum has a special music and exhibition salon. It regularly hosts interesting evenings, lectures and concerts, festive events, and thematic excursions.

For lovers of performances and acting productions, a city drama theater has been created in Biysk. The prehistory of this institution began back in 1887, when Narodnaya Volya member L.P. Yeshin organized the first theater group of lovers of dramatic art. This later led to the creation of the theater. The official date of its foundation is 1939. Today the theater stages performances for both children and adults. A special advantage of the institution is the availability of a variety of costumes and decorations. They provide a high aesthetic level of theatrical productions.

City attractions

Biysk is a modern city with a huge number of shops, shopping centers, entertainment, but it also has historical places and cultural attractions. Monuments and ancient buildings can be found in almost every district. Most of the attractions are concentrated in the historical center. In this area of the city of Biysk there is a park named after. Garkavogo is a favorite place of many townspeople. Here you can admire the equestrian monument to Peter I. It was installed in 2010. Nearby is a sculpture of Peter and Fevronia, which is a symbol of long and faithful love, a strong family.

The most important and important attraction of the city is the square in memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War with an eternal flame. About 25 thousand Biy residents defended their homeland from the fascist invaders. Unfortunately, half of the people were not destined to return back to Biysk - our fellow countrymen died on the battlefields.

Interesting buildings

In the old center of the city of Biysk on Sovetskaya Street there is a marvelous architectural structure - the majestic white stone Assumption Cathedral. The first work on its construction began at the end of the 19th century. The building was made in pseudo-Russian (Byzantine) style. The erected temple functioned until 1932. Then it was closed for several years. Grain was stored in the building during this period. The re-opening of the church took place in 1947. Today the cathedral is operational.

It is impossible to tell about all the interesting buildings, because there are so many of them. Let's take a closer look at the building of secondary school No. 4 in the city of Biysk, the photo of which is presented below. This educational institution with the status of a school was opened in 1904 by order of Nicholas II in the historical part of the city (Kazanka). In 1911, the educational institution acquired a new building on Arkhiereyskaya Street (now Shevchenko). During the war, an evacuation hospital operated here, as evidenced by the memorial plaque. Today the building houses a school. In 2004, it celebrated its centenary.

At first glance, Biysk seems to be a simple and unremarkable city. In reality this is not the case. Today it is considered the locomotive of innovative development of the region and the country as a whole. Important enterprises and organizations operate there, there are effective educational institutions, and history and culture have been preserved. The administration of the city of Biysk will do everything necessary for its development. Systematic work will make it possible to preserve and effectively use production, scientific and technical potential, and create comfortable conditions for the life and creativity of city residents.

Sights of the city of Biysk

Railway station on the square. V. M. Shukshina is a bright and memorable building, next to which is located the “Black Arrow” - a steam locomotive monument dedicated to the builders of the railway.
The historical center of the city includes many historically important objects and structures that have preserved their original appearance.
The buildings of the faculties of the Pedagogical University on Sovetskaya Street, 11 - each of which is a separate monument and has a construction date of the 19th century.
Fomchenko Square – the fortress from which the city began to develop was located here.
The monument to Peter I in the park named after Garkavy is a monument to the sovereign of Russia, by whose decree the city was built. A copy of the monument is located in St. Petersburg.
Museum of Local Lore named after V.V. Bianki on the street. Vladimir Lenin, 134 preserves the heritage and history of the local region and has many unique exhibits.
The Museum of the Chuysky Tract on Sovetskaya Street, building 42 is focused on the history of the tract of the same name, and also contains paleontological and other exhibits.
Museum of the History of the Altai Spiritual Mission on the street. Irkutskaya, house 1/20 stores many manuscripts, icons, and chronicles of a religious nature; it was here that the Bible was translated.
Assumption Cathedral on the street. Sovetskaya, 13 is a historical monument, built in 1898. According to the map, it is located in the eastern part of Biysk, next to the City Garden near the Biya River.
The cannons of the Biysk Fortress , located between the Avangard stadium and Sovetskaya street, have been preserved from the times when the city was a fortress.
Biysk City Drama Theatre , located on the street. Sovetskaya - 25, located in an architectural monument.
Mansion of merchant Vasenev , st. Sovetskaya, house 13, a well-preserved red brick building from 1902.