Our country is huge, there are a lot of cities and villages on the territory. You have not heard of some of them at all, but, nevertheless, they exist. Let's talk about the city of Kasimov today. We will find out how many people live there and how things are with the economy.
What is the population of Kasimov? Only those who live in this city will answer this question. This is such a small town that its obscurity is not surprising. Let's break the stereotypes and tell a lot about the provincial town.
general information
Before talking about the population of Kasimov, it is worth giving some general data. So, the city is located in the Ryazan region, it is located on the Oka. It is only 165 kilometers to Ryazan itself, but despite its close proximity to the administrative capital, the city itself occupies only 31 km 2 .
The postal code for Kasimov is 391300.
Mark on history
It often happens that small cities have a long history; Kasimov is no exception. How old is the city of Kasimov? It is believed that he is 866 years old, since references to him were still found in documents from 1152, and then he was called the Grassroots City. In 1376, the city was burned after the raid of the Tatar-Mongols.
In 1452, Vasily the Dark gave the Tatar prince Kasim Nizovy Gorodets. The gift was presented for loyalty to the Grand Duke. Over time, the Kasimov Khanate arose on the site of the town , which existed until 1681.
In the XVII century, the city of Kasimov was divided into three parts: the Yamskaya Sloboda, the inheritance of the Beks and Khans and the rest of the city. Already in 1773, Kasimov was transformed into a county town.
The first half of the 19th century was significant for those living here, because from this period industry began to develop rapidly. At the end of the 19th century, the population of Kasimov was equal to 13,500 people.
In 1937, it was decided to annex it to the Ryazan region. Already in 1991, the Prioksky non-ferrous metal plant was opened in the city.
Industrial enterprises
Today, in addition to the Prioksky non-ferrous metal plant, the city has a brick factory, a timber mill, a network knitting factory, a sewing factory, an instrument factory, a dairy, and a confectionery factory.
Climate
The city of Kasimov is located in the zone of temperate continental climate, which is very good for residents. Winters here are usually mild, with thaws and without severe frosts.
But the summer, although warm, does not last long. The warmest in July is up to +18 degrees, and the coldest in January (up to -10 degrees).
Kasimov population
So, according to the data of 2018, only 30,243 people live in Kasimov. In 2017, the number was more by 453 people, that is, the population decreased by 1.5%.
Fertility declined by 25%. 477 people died, which is less than in 2016.
But the natural population decline has doubled that of previous years. More and more people are leaving the city to find a better place.
Since the outflow of the population is very tangible, the city administration decided to help preserve the population and the arrival of new residents. To this end, work is underway to develop tourism and leisure, the emergence of new jobs, improving the quality of life of citizens, and city improvement.
The meaning of all events lies in the fact that people do not want to leave the village.
Economy
The city of Kasimov is known for its non-ferrous metal plant. Precious metals are processed and refined there. In 2009, about 30 tons of gold, 0.4 tons of platinum, 117 tons of silver, 0.5 tons of palladium came to refining. For that year, the plant’s revenue increased to 750 million rubles.
In addition to the precious metals plant, there are several more enterprises in the town that also bring tangible income, albeit a little less.
In Kasimov there is a port, which is also called the main gate for tourists. In addition, the town has quite a few hotels, and outside there is even a sanatorium.
Road junction
Despite the fact that the population of Kasimov is very small, there is a railway and bus station. Flights to Moscow, Sasovo, Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Murom, Vladimir leave regularly from the bus station. Suburban routes also work. The building of the bus station sells railway and air tickets in any direction.
As for the railway station, it is located seven kilometers from the central part of Kasimov on the right bank of the Oka. The road here is single-track, and therefore only suburban trains run.
Culture
The population of Kasimov is very small, but, believe me, people have something to do. The city has a local history museum, which is located in the mansion of Alyanchikov.
In addition, the museum of ethnography of the Kasimov Tatars, which is located in the Khan's Mosque, is quite popular.
There are museums of the Utkin brothers, folk crafts and crafts, Kasimov bells and even a Russian samovar.
We will tell you more about each industrial enterprise.
Prioksky non-ferrous metal plant
It is he who is famous for the city of Kasimov, Ryazan region. It was founded in 1974, and it still works without interruptions. The place for construction was not chosen by chance, because nearby was Gokhran, the state institution for the storage of the country's precious metals fund. The plant was commissioned in 1989.
In 2003, the plant became an open joint stock company, and in 2015 it was transformed into a joint stock company.
Today, the company carries out:
- The acquisition of non-ferrous metals.
- The implementation and manufacture of chemical compounds and powders from color and precious metals.
- Rolled wire of non-ferrous and precious metals and alloys.
- Procurement, sale and processing of scrap ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Processing and procurement of waste and scrap of precious metals.
- Primary processing and processing to obtain concentrates and other intermediates for refining.
- Quantitative chemical analysis of metals.
- Realization and production of household and jewelry products.
This is what one of the main enterprises of the city of Kasimov does. Not so small for a town with thirty thousand inhabitants, right?
Sewing factory
In the Ryazan region Kasimov is known not only for the factory, but also for the sewing factory. Of course, it is difficult to call it a city-forming enterprise, but the residents have work, which is very important.
What do they do in the factory? Here they sew:
- Clothing for girls and women, using different materials.
- Home women's clothing, whether it be dresses or suits.
- Textiles, bedding, linen for hospitals and hotels.
- Bedding sets and table linen. You can buy both a finished copy and order according to your own sketch.
In addition, the company works not only with legal entities, but also with individuals. This means that any person can come and order the necessary.
City structure
The municipality - the urban district of the city of Kasimov - is an independent unit that is part of the Ryazan region. Local government bodies include:
- City Duma.
- City Administration.
- Head of the city of Kasimov.
The City Duma represents twenty people who are re-elected once every four years. The head of the city (mayor) and the head of the municipality are one person.
At present, this post is held by Galina Ivanovna Abramova, who, until the moment of her election, headed the branch of the Ryazan Pedagogical College. According to the results of the September 27, 2017 vote, G.I. Abramova won the second round of Grigory Danilov, who is the director of Stroy Garant LLC.
Kasimov is the central district, there are 25 of them in the Ryazan region. The city is located in the north-east of the region. If we consider the length, it stretches six kilometers from north to south. The most interesting thing is that from west to east the length is the same.
Sights of the city of Kasimova
We have already said that city residents have the opportunity to spend time culturally. Let us at least virtually look at them. Maybe for someone the description will be an occasion to visit such a wonderful town.
So, what about the museum of local lore? Firstly, the museum is one of the oldest in the entire area. Secondly, museum collections are very exciting and varied. There are also icons, archeological objects, graphics, polychrome wooden sculptures, Tatar and Russian ethnography, and painting. The museum fund holds about forty thousand exhibits.
We already told where the city of Kasimov is located, now let's find out how the museum is located. The museum occupies the former Khan's mosque and the house of merchants Alyanchikovs. Both of these buildings are considered architectural monuments, but the mosque deserves a separate description. The building of the mosque with the minaret is very interesting in itself, and the fact that it is included in the list of monuments of federal significance makes this place very attractive for tourists. In the summer months, you can climb the stone spiral staircase of the minaret to the observation deck. You can see the whole city from it, in addition, during this period, tourists can visit the mausoleum of Shah Ali Khan.
The city has a museum "Russian Samovar". His collection has more than three hundred different exhibits, which are collected over four centuries of tea drinking in Russia. Among other things, there is the first samovar, which was released by the Tula factory Nazar Lisitsyna. The collection contains samovars not only from Tula factories, but also from St. Petersburg and other famous brands. It is very interesting to consider samovars of different sizes, because some fit in the palm of your hand, and in others you can pour four buckets.
Cathedral Square is also considered a landmark in the city. The population of the city of Kasimov gladly walks on it, because it is a kind of open-air museum. Since ancient times, the square was not only the administrative, but also the commercial and business center of the town. There are many merchant houses on the square, which have been remarkably preserved, and the air is penetrated through with Russian color, even though the city has Tatar roots. Tourists also do not bypass the square, because it still looks very good. The design of buildings of the 19th century looks attractive. Walking through the square, you can mentally transport yourself at that time.
Shopping arcades are also considered a landmark of the town. This is the largest work of the famous architect Gagin, which is a symbol of the fact that the Kasimov merchants became rich. Residents were lucky, because Kasimov retained the entire complex of ranks of the XIX century. In a sense, this is the merit of the mayor of the city of Kasimov. Shopping arcades are located on Cathedral Square and complement it with their architecture from the beginning of the century before last.
The Nastavins' House is another architectural monument of the 19th century. It was built in 1813 for the wife of the Kasimov city governor. Princess Putyatin owned the house for a long time, but he inherited the name from the merchants Nastavins, because they were the last owners.
The Alyanchikovs House is an equally interesting example of nineteenth-century architecture. The mansion on three floors belonged to the drinking vendor Alyanchikov Ivan Osipovich. Even now, the house is considered large, and in those days it was so huge. For a long time, the mansion emphasized the wealth of the family that owned it, but even now it looks pretty good.
The Ascension Cathedral was built according to the project of Voronikhin. The cathedral contains elements of architecture. Few people know that the Gospel and the icon of John the Baptist were presented to the cathedral by Alexey Mikhailovich Romanov himself.
The Annunciation Church is located near the entrance to Cathedral Square. It is built in the old Russian style, which adds charm. The church has preserved the icon of the Trinity and the Tikhvin icon of the Mother of God. Just in order to look at them, it is worth coming to Kasimov.
The Assumption Church was built of wood, but, to the great regret of the inhabitants, more than once burned to the ground. In 1756, permission was obtained to build a stone temple, construction began. Now the church pleases the eye with the Baroque style, it looks unusually magnificent and rich, which once again reminds of the rich merchants of Kasimov. The church has a multi-tiered bell tower, extensions are visible everywhere, and a wide staircase leads inside. Some can even see fragments of ancient Russian architecture, maybe it is so.
Barkov’s House is another architectural monument, of which there are a great many in Kasimov. The building is an original style - Kasimov Empire. At one time, the mansion was the center of life of the whole city. In it, festivities were organized and evening parties were gathered. It is not surprising that by the middle of the XIX century, gentlemen Barkovs were considered the largest property owners in the town.
The estate of merchants Kostrovy is a typical merchant complex. It was formed at the turn of the XVIII-XIX centuries, so it was built up primarily for industrial purposes. The house itself was located in the back of the yard, but the buildings were in the foreground. The architect was Gagin, which explains the similarity of the complex with the Shopping arcade.
The Shishkin House is an excellent example of a rich estate of merchants. Built in the popular at that time style.
The bell museum was founded thanks to the collection of Mikhail Silkov, an honorary citizen of Kasimov. At first there were small bells, over time, residents of nearby villages began to cast bells of various sizes. They gained fame throughout Russia and the city was nicknamed the Bell Tower. Now in the museum exposition you can see several hundred bells. Any visitor can hear the famous bells and bells.
Ecology
Despite the fact that the city has many industrial enterprises, the city is considered clean. Kasimovsky district is located in the Meshchera lowland, which means that around the city there are a large number of lakes, forests and simply beautiful nature. In the city itself there are quite a few forest park areas, which is why residents breathe so easily. In the Kasimovsky district, not only the Oka flows, but also its tributaries.
Interesting facts that everyone knows about
It so happens that the town is small, and the glory of it goes throughout the country. It used to be with Kasimov, but time passed, everything began to be forgotten, but in vain.
Let's remember what the town is famous for besides the non-ferrous metals plant.
- In the XV century on the territory of the city was the Kasimov Khanate. The princes received him for defeating Prince Vasily the Dark near Suzdal. Basil II received the nickname Dark One a little later, namely, after he was blinded by the princes in the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. Why did this happen? Basil II supported and promoted the Tatars in Muscovite Russia. Twelve months later, Vasily poisoned Dmitry Shemyak and took his place on the throne.
- Until the death, the last ruler of the Kazan Khanate, Syuyumbike, lived in the city. After Ivan the Terrible took Kazan, she was given to marry Shah-Ali, the Kasimov ruler.
- The city is named after the first ruler of the Kasimov Khanate. He had many victories. Otherwise, nothing can explain the perpetuation of the name.
- Kasimovsky County is the birthplace of Vladimir Fedorovich Utkin. This is the main developer of strategic missile systems, which later became the basis of the Russian missile forces.
Conclusion
As you can see, the city, although small, has a great history. In general, in our country such towns are undeservedly forgotten, but in vain, because many have witnessed various historical events.
Now everything is flooded with typical buildings and concrete buildings, but elegance and color have long been lost. People do not understand that over time the great monuments of architecture will disappear, and our grandchildren, and maybe even children, will study the history of their country only from photographs.
So let's revive the small towns, not only with the goal of turning them into regular concrete jungles, but in order to preserve the original Russian spirit in them. There is very little of the present and so much of the artificial that it covers fear.
Remember your roots, remember the great Russian people and travel around the country, because our history is hidden in it. No Egypt and Turkey can change the Russian soul and replace the beauty of their native land.