Solikamsk

Solikamsk

Solikamsk ( _ru. Солика́мск) is a city in Perm Krai, Russia. It is the third-largest city in Perm Krai, with the population of ru-census2002|102531|; su-census1989|110098|.

It was founded in 1430. The city name is derived from the Russian words " _ru. соль" ("sol", meaning "salt") and _ru. Кама (Kama River, flowing through the city).

It is famous for its production of salt, in particular, potassium chloride, which is used as a fertilizer. More than 11,000 people work in salt mining, 3,000 underground, and 7,000 above ground. It is also close to a gulag during the soviet times, which is now closed. It was also a 'labor camp'. It is now used as a museum. There is also a museum dedicated to explaining all stages of salt mining and refining.

ee also

*Berezniki
*Berezniki Airport

References

External links

* [http://welcome-ural.ru/urals/30/121/ Guide to Solikamsk]
* [http://www.uraltourism.com/solikamsk.php History of Solikamsk]
* [http://suvenirograd.ru/geography.php?id=48&lang=2 Sightseeing of Solikamsk]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Solikamsk — Соликамск …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Solikamsk — Solikamsk, 1) Kreis im russischen Gouvernement Perm, von Wjatka bis zum Ural reichend, über 600 QM. groß, aber nur von 148,200 Ew. (Russen u. Wogulen) bewohnt; hat viel Sumpf, Wald u. Berge (der Solikamskische Ural hat davon den Namen), Bergbau… …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • Solikámsk — (Ssolikamsk), Kreisstadt im russ. Gouv. Perm, an der Ussolka, 7 km von der Kama, hat 7 griechisch orthodoxe Kirchen, ein Kloster, eine Stadtbank, Salinen und (1897) 4069 Einw. Im Kreise S. sind bedeutende Bergwerke und Salinen …   Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon

  • Solikámsk — Solikámsk, Kreisstadt im russ. Gouv. Perm, an der Ußolka, 4069 E., 2 Salinen …   Kleines Konversations-Lexikon

  • Solikamsk — Escudo de armas de Solikamsk, otorgado el 17 de julio de 1783. La parte superior muestra las armas de la provincia de Perm. La parte inferior muestra un pozo de sal. Hay que tener en cuenta que Solikamsk fue el mayor productor de sal y magnesio… …   Wikipedia Español

  • Solikamsk — Stadt Solikamsk Соликамск Wappen …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Solikamsk — Original name in latin Solikamsk Name in other language Gorad Salikamsk, SOLIKAMSK, Solikamsk, Solikamskas, Sovkar, suo li ka mu si ke, swlkamsk, swlykamsk, Горад Салікамск, СОЛИКАМСК, Совкар, Соликамск State code RU Continent/City… …   Cities with a population over 1000 database

  • Solikamsk — Solikạmsk,   Stadt im Gebiet Perm, Russland, im westlichen Uralvorland, links der Kama, 108 000 Einwohner; PH, Regionalmuseum; Abbau und Verarbeitung von Kalisalzen; Zellstoff und Papierwerk, Magnesiumfabrik.   Geschichte:   Um 1430 gegründet,… …   Universal-Lexikon

  • Solikamsk — ▪ Russia       city, Perm oblast (province), northwestern Russia. The city lies along the Usolka River, just above the latter s confluence with the Kama. Founded in the early 15th century, it has always been a major salt and potassium mining… …   Universalium

  • Fyodor Panayev — Infobox Person name = Fyodor Nikolayevich Panayev caption = birth date = 1856 birth place = Yug, Russia death date = 1933 death place = Perm, Russia known for = study of local folklore, climatology, foundation of Perm Zoo occupation = teacher,… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”