Iskitim (russian: Искити́м) is a

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Novosibirsk Oblast Novosibirsk Oblast (russian: Новосиби́рская о́бласть, ''Novosibirskaya oblast'') is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast) located in southwestern Siberia. Its administrative and economic center is the city of Novosibi ...

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, located on the

Berd River The Berd (russian: Бердь) is a river in Russia, a right tributary of the Ob. The Berd begins on the western slopes of the Salair ridge, flows in Altai Krai territory and the rest in Novosibirsk Oblast. The river empties into the Novosibi ...

. Population:

History

In 1717, four villages were documented on the site of the future city: Koinovo, Shipunovo, Chernodyrovo and Vylkovo.Место для жизни и отдыха. Ведомости Законодательного Собрания Новосибирской области.
/ref> In 1929, deposits of limestone and shale were found in this place, after which a special commission determined the site for the construction of a cement plant. In 1933, the working settlement of Iskitim was formed, and the following year the cement plant was built.Становление Искитима: развитие комплекса протогородских поселений на реке Бердь во второй половине XIX - первой трети ХХ века. Исторический курьер.
/ref> In 1938, Iskitim received city status.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Iskitim serves as the

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of Iskitimsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the

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of Iskitim—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the

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. As a municipal division, the Town of Iskitim is incorporated as Iskitim Urban Okrug.Law #200-OZ

Demographics and crime

A large proportion of local population consists of

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. The town is also a notorious center of drug trafficking in Siberia. In 2004–2005, took place in Iskitim. Romani people were robbed and driven out of their houses, after which the houses were set on fire. For example, on February 14, 2005, about 10 houses were set on fire. In 2005, a gang of arsonists was caught. However, after their arrest, the arsons of Roma houses continued for some time.

Industries

Iskitim is home to the Chernorechenskii Cement Works and a munitions factory.

Notable residents

* Ilya Belous (born 1995), football player

References

Notes

Sources

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External links

Official website of Iskitim

Iskitim Business Directory
{{Authority control Cities and towns in Novosibirsk Oblast Populated places on the Berd River