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The top 10 included smallest cities in Russiaboth in terms of area and population. Despite their small size, they have something to be proud of, because each of them has its own remarkable history, its sights and outstanding people for whom our great power is famous.
10 Grayvoron | Population 6
Grayvoron (Belgorod region) opens the top ten smallest Russian towns. On the territory of 10 sq. km. 6506 citizens live. The date of foundation is considered to be 1678. Local attractions include the male and female gymnasiums, which are buildings of the late 19th century, St. Nicholas Church of 1865, mansions made in the Art Nouveau style, etc. Among the prominent people who were born and lived here, one can single out the famous Russian engineer V. G. Shukhov, in whose honor the street, the school and the adjoining museum are named. It is noteworthy that a scientist from a small settlement became the author of the world’s first hyperboloid structures.
9. Sudzha | Population 5
In ninth place among the smallest cities in Russia is Suja (Kursk region). 5648 people live on the territory of the Kursk town, and its area is only 4,24 square meters. km. Suja was founded in 1664. It borders on the state of Ukraine. The main historical sites here are the Trinity Church, built in 1812, the Church of the Virgin, the Nativity Church, etc. The main attraction is the park, named after the Russian actor M. S. Shchepkin.
8. Magas | Population 5
Magas (Republic of Ingushetia) is one of the smallest Russian cities. It is considered the capital of the Republic of Ingushetia. On the territory of 12 sq. km. 5 841 people live. The capital is one of the youngest cities in the state of the Russian Federation. The date of foundation is 1994. Here are the Ingush Research Institute for the Humanities. Chakha Akhrieva, Ingush State University and Marem Gymnasium. One of the main attractions of Magas is the hundred-meter Tower of Concord, built in 2013.
7. Pevek | Population 4 people
One of the northernmost cities in Russia Pevek (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug) is also included in the list of the smallest. On the territory of 60 sq. km. there are about 4700 souls of the population. The city was founded in 1933. Mineral deposits, in particular gold, were discovered here. At the moment, gold mining enterprises, a meat and dairy plant and other organizations operate here. The airport is located 15 km from Pevek. The sea port is located nearby. The social infrastructure is also well developed here. Various entertainment centers, houses of culture, libraries, museums, schools, sections and much more are open in the city. A Russian actor, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Mezentsev A. V. was born in Pevek.
6. Ples | Population 1
Plyos (Ivanovo region) is one of the smallest cities in Russia with a population of 1984 people. The exact date of foundation of the settlement is unknown. Its history dates back to 1238 during the invasion of Batu Khan. Three state museums are located on the territory of Plyos: the House-Museum of the artist Isaac Levitan, the Landscape Museum, and the Artistic Crafts of the Ivanovo Territory. Among the architectural buildings, local churches are worthy of attention, in particular, the Assumption Cathedral, built in 1699. For visitors to the city there are hotels made in the style of the 19th century. The province has an agricultural college, a comprehensive school, music and sports schools. A children’s tourist base operates on the territory of the province.
5. Artyomovsk | Population 1
Artyomovsk (Krasnoyarsk Territory) is one of the five most sparsely populated Russian cities. About 1777 people live here. The date of foundation of the residential area is considered to be 1700. The former name is Olkhovka. In 1939, it was renamed Artyomovsk in honor of the revolutionary known as Artyom (Fyodor Sergeev). The main types of trade are forestry, mining. Alpine skier Artyomenko A.I. was born and lived here, participant VII Winter Olympic Games.
4. Kurilsk | Population 1
Kurilsk (Sakhalin region), with a population of 1670 citizens, ranks fourth in the list of the smallest cities in Russia. One of the smallest settlements on the Kuril Islands is located. For some time it belonged to Japan, but then again went to Russian possessions. One of the main attractions of Kurilsk is the local museum of local lore. On the territory of the city there are seismic and meteorological stations that warn of natural disasters. The main industry in which residents work is fishing, fish farming and fish processing. Not far from Kurilsk there is a seaport.
3. Vysotsk | Population 1 people
The top three smallest Russian towns opens Vysotsk (Leningrad region). It was founded back in 1710 by Peter the Great. The population here is 1150 people. In Vysotsk there is a naval base, as well as oil and coal terminals. For 15 years, the Soviet director Stanislav Rostotsky lived in the province. The only educational institution in Vysotsk is named after the director.
2. Verkhoyansk | Population 1
Verkhoyansk (Republic of Yakutia) ranks second in the ranking of the smallest cities in Russia. To date, the number of people living here is 1125 citizens. The founder of the settlement is the Cossack Posnik Ivanov, who noticed this corner in 1638. It is considered one of the coldest Russian cities, which is why it is often called the Pole of Cold of the northern hemisphere. The main activity of the local population is agriculture. The inhabitants are engaged in cattle breeding, horse breeding and reindeer breeding. The attraction of Verkhoyansk is the Pole of Cold museum.
1. Chekalin | Population 964 people
Chekalin (Tula region), referred to as Likhvin until the 40s of the last century, tops the list of the smallest cities in Russia. The population of Chekalin is only 964 people. At the beginning of the 20th century, the former Likhvin was considered one of the most developed provinces. Her buildings include about 300 one-story dwellings and more than 100 two-story houses. Many of the buildings date back to before 1917. At the same time, 70% of the housing stock cannot be used. There are only three Soviet-era apartment buildings here. Of the sights of the town, one can single out the merchant’s mansions of the 19th century, which have survived to this day. Local authorities in the recent past intended to downgrade Chekalin to a village, but this caused a violent protest from the residents.