Perm region is one of the leading regions of the Russian Federation. On its territory there are the largest enterprises for the production of potash s alts and chemical products. City-forming are machine-building and metallurgical plants, pulp and paper mills. All of them are actively developing and providing jobs. The cities of this region are not similar to each other. Some of them are large industrial centers, such as Berezniki and Solikamsk, while others are in an economically depressed state.
General characteristics of the Perm region
Perm Region is located in the European part of Russia and is part of the Volga Federal District. Its area is approximately 160 thousand square meters. m. After the referendum in 2003, the Perm Region and the Komi-Permyatsky Autonomous Okrug were united into the Perm Territory. About 3 million people of various nationalities and religions live here. The territory of the Perm Territory is divided into 35 districts. Apart fromthe administrative center of Perm, in this region there are 25 more cities and 45 urban-type settlements. All of them are of great industrial and agricultural importance. The largest cities are Berezniki, Krasnokamsk, Solikamsk, Chusovoy, Lysva. The postal code of the Perm region and the city of Perm is 614000.
Perm
The administrative center of the Perm region is Perm. This is a city of a million people. Its population has already reached the mark of 1,026,477 people. The Perm region has become home to representatives of many nationalities, but the vast majority of residents are Russians. The city of Perm is located on the Kama River. It is a large and diversified scientific, logistical, industrial and cultural center of the Urals. The city itself was founded in 1723. During the years of the Soviet Union, in the post-war period, he was renamed Molotov.
Perm has always been an important and major transportation hub. In 1876, the first railway, both in the Urals and throughout Siberia, passed through this city. This undoubtedly influenced the development of the entire region as a whole. By the way, the first university in the Urals was also opened in Perm. The map of the Perm region contains information on more than 130 archaeological sites. This area has been inhabited by people since ancient times. In the 17th century, these lands belonged to the famous merchants Stroganovs. The very first documented information about the settlements in these territories is found in the census books of Prokopy Elizarov and they date back to 1647. Currently, Perm is one of the largest economic andindustrial centers of Russia. It is among the ten cities with the best entrepreneurial climate. Every year the quality of life is improving here, new housing is being built, jobs are being created.
Berezniki
Perm Region is rich in potassium s alt deposits. They are actively mined at the enterprises of the city of Berezniki. Its area is 431 sq. km. It is the second largest industrial center of the region. Berezniki has the status of an urban district. About 151 thousand people live here, but, unfortunately, due to the unfavorable housing situation, as well as the appearance of failures almost near city houses, the population is falling. The city is spread out on the banks of the Kama. It is located from Perm at a distance of 180 km along the highway, by water the path is 208 km. In the 80s of the last century, the ancient small town of Usolye was attached to Berezniki. There are historical places and cultural monuments. Berezniki is distinguished by a large concentration of industrial potential. Here, heavy industry was especially developed. A little more than 13% of the main industrial and production assets of the entire region are concentrated in the economy of the urban district. The chemical complex accounts for 87%. But the production of consumer goods is practically not engaged here, mechanical engineering is also not developed. The main problem of the city is dilapidated housing. Due to the formation of sinkholes, many houses have become uninhabitable. But in general, Berezniki has great development potential.
Krasnokamsk
The city of Krasnokamsk is the administrative center of the municipal district. It received the status of an urban settlement. The population for 2014 is 53,697 people. The city is spread out on the banks of the Kama. The distance to Perm is about 35 km along the highway. The city is connected with the regional center by railroad and waterways. The Perm region is a center for the production of pulp and paper products. It is in Krasnokamsk that the Goznak factory is located. This enterprise is the leading one in Russia, it specializes in the production of valuable, printed, drawing and documentary types of paper. The city-forming enterprise is a pulp and paper mill. It produces school notebooks, albums, printing and writing paper. Krasnokamsk produces the widest range of paper intended for offset printing. It meets all the standards of both Russia and Europe. In addition, the city has established the production of metal nets from synthetic fibers.
Perm Region, Solikamsk
The city of Solikamsk is the administrative center of the district. It is the third largest city in the Perm Territory. It is located at the left tributaries of the Kama - the Borovaya and Usolka rivers. The distance to Perm is 202 km by road and 370 km by rail. Here is the port of the Kama reservoir. Solikamsk is located just 30 km from the town of Berezniki. It covers an area of 166 sq. km.
Solikamsk is of great industrial importance for the entire region. Potassium s alts are actively mined here. This isthe second economic center in the Bereznikovo-Solikamsk industrial region. This area is one whole. Berezniki and Solikamsk closely interact with each other. According to some plans for the development of these cities, their unification is planned in the coming decades. Solikamsk is also famous among the criminal elements of our population, here is the infamous White Swan prison for life-sentenced prisoners.
Gubakha
Gubakha is the administrative center of the urban district. It is located in the center of the Kizelovsky coal basin. The distance to Perm is 219 km along the highway. The railway line "Chusovaya-Solikamsk" passes through Gubakha. Within the boundaries of the city, the land area is 4297 hectares. Of these, 1648 hectares are built up, 195 hectares are allocated for parks, squares and other green spaces. The length of city streets is 102 km. As of 2014, the population is 21,658. The city is known for the presence of karst phenomena on its territory. These are primarily dips and caves. Like other cities of the Perm region, Gubakha is famous for its industrial production. The largest city-forming enterprise is OAO Metafrax. It is engaged in the production of chemicals. These are formalin, methanol, pentaerythritol, urotropine, urea-formaldehyde resins, sodium formate, technological oxygen, etc. There is another large enterprise in the city - the Gubakhinsky coke plant. It produces products such as coal varnishes, ammonium sulfate, coke,tar, benzene and more.
Kungur
The administrative center of the Kungur region is the city of Kungur, the Perm region is rich in various cultural heritage sites, as well as unique natural places. One of them, ice caves, is located here. Kungur has the status of an urban district. It is a historical city of Russia. He received this title in 1970. Distance to Perm - 90 km. The population according to the data of 2014 is about 67 thousand people. The area of the city is 69 sq. km.
Lysva
This is the administrative center of the Lysva city district. It is located to the east of Perm. The distance to the regional center is 86 km along the highway. The area of the city is 26 sq. km. According to 2014 data, the population is 64 thousand people. The city was built on the banks of the Lysva River. This area is an incised deep valley. The railway line "Chusovoi-Kuzino" was laid through the city. Like many cities in the Perm region, Lysva is famous for its industrial enterprises. Metalworking and mechanical engineering are developed here. Also, the enterprises of the city produce building materials. Agriculture is also developed here.
Perm Region, Kizel
This is the administrative center of the Kizelovsky municipal district. The population is 21 thousand people. Several settlements are subordinated to the city. Kizel Square - 75, 82 sq. km. In total, houses are built up no more than 3 square meters. km. The distance to Perm is 244 km along the highway. The city is a railway stationChusovaya-Solikamsk line. It is located in the western part of the foothills of the Middle Urals. The city got its name from the Kizel River on which it is located. Once upon a time there were coal mining enterprises. Now the area is in an industrial-depressive state. The population is employed in the public sector.
