The city of Abakan is the capital of Khakassia. It is located in the very center of Siberia, on the river of the same name. Officially, he is quite young, only 80 years old, but his story goes far into the past. More than 100 nationalities live in Abakan, of which about 70 percent are Russian, the rest are Khakass and other nationalities. The worship of heaven, fire, earth, water, motherhood, and the culture of ancestors is based on traditional shamanistic cultures. Now the main religion is Orthodoxy.
The climate here is sharply continental, with warm summers around - +19 - and very severe and long winters. Spring begins closer to mid-April, but the cold can hold out until mid-June.
Facts from the history of the city
In 1675, the Abakan prison was built on the site of a modern city. It can be called the first settlement. Then, a village called Ust-Abakan appeared at the same place. In 1918, the power of the Soviets was established in it. In 1931, the future capital of Khakassia officially received city status. And it was at this time that he was renamed Abakan. In 1990, the city became the capital of the Khakass Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. And in 1992, it is already the official capital of the Republic of Khakassia, which is part of the Russian Federation.
War years
During the Great Patriotic War, approximately 30 thousand soldiers were sent from here to the front. The well-known 309th division was formed in Abakan, and it was it that was able to defend the Ukrainian city of Piryatin. This date has become memorable for two settlements. Abakan and Piryatin are twin cities.
After the end of the war, light industry enterprises begin to be built, find new resources, many free jobs appear, and more and more people come to work in Abakan and remain forever. At the same time, the construction of one of the largest hydroelectric power stations begins.
Coat of arms and flag of the city
The capital of Khakassia has its own emblem and flag. The coat of arms of Abakan was approved back in the 80s: the shield is divided into horizontal green and blue fields. The name of the city is written at the top, 3 golden figures are depicted on a blue background, which remind of the only stone statues in Abakan. A red flower is depicted on a green field. In 2003, the flag of Abakan was officially approved: red, blue and white stripes on the field with the image of the coat of arms.
Economic development
The transport network and industry are very developed in the capital of Khakassia. It produces containers, wagons. There is also a sausage factory, a confectionery, a shoe and knitwear factory, and a cheese factory.
The capital of Khakassia can take planes of almost any class. The city has the only airport of federal significance. There is a railway connection with a large number of cities and towns of Russia and the CIS countries.
Education
In Abakan, there are 7 higher educational institutions, 2 sports schools, 18 technical schools, 27 schools. Preschool children attend kindergartens, which are also many built in the city. Young people can receive a prestigious education without leaving the republic.
sights
The capital of Khakassia will surprise guests with various attractions. There are church buildings of various faiths: Christian churches, Catholic churches, Protestant churches, as well as Jewish. In Abakan, a great many diverse monuments. Guests of the city will be interested in visiting some of them. The most popular is the monument to the soldiers of the Great Patriotic War.
This city attracts tourists from all cities of Russia not only for the opportunity to visit the caves, which are famous for the Republic of Khakassia. The capital has many entertainment venues. One of these is the largest zoo in all of Eastern Siberia. There are always a lot of visitors, both local residents and visitors.