Bay-Khaak (; ) is a rural locality (a selo) and the

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of Tandinsky District of

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. Population:

History

Bay-Khaak was originally established under the name ''Verkhne-Nikolskoye'' by Russian farmers. By 1913, the settlement had grown to include 34 families. The establishment of the village was part of the broader Russian colonization efforts, which saw many settlers move into the region for agricultural purposes. In 1932, Verkhne-Nikolskoye was renamed ''Bay-Khaak'' and became the administrative center of the Tandinsky District within the newly formed

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(TNR). By this time, Bay-Khaak had grown substantially, and its role as a district center marked a new era of political and economic importance for the settlement.

Tuvan People's Republic and the Russian Civil War

Bay-Khaak, along with its surrounding areas, was an important location during the Russian Civil War and the early revolutionary period in Tuva. The settlement became a center for revolutionary activities in the region. In nearby '' Sug-Bazhy'', the historic Tuvan Khural (Congress) took place in August 1921. It was here that the creation of the Tuvan People's Republic (TNR), an independent state in

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, was proclaimed. This event marked a significant turning point in the region’s history, as Tuva embarked on a path towards greater autonomy, eventually aligning with the

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Soviet era

During the

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, Bay-Khaak saw substantial growth and industrial development. It became a major hub for

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and processing industries, as well as agriculture and communications. One of the notable figures associated with Bay-Khaak is Alexander Turgen-ool, one of the first Tuvans to be honored with the title

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for his contributions to the agricultural sector.

Modern Bay-Khaak

As of 2009, there are over 900 families and 3,200 people living in Bay-Khaak.

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* * {{Authority control Rural localities in Tuva