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Iskitim (Шаблон:Lang-ru) is a town in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Berd River. Population: Шаблон:Ru-census

History

In 1717, four villages were documented on the site of the future city: Koinovo, Shipunovo, Chernodyrovo and Vylkovo.[1]

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.[1]

In 1933, the working settlement of Iskitim was formed, and the following year the cement plant was built.[2][3]

In 1938, Iskitim received city status.[2]

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Iskitim serves as the administrative center of Iskitimsky District,[4] even though it is not a part of it.[5] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the Town of Iskitim[5]—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.Шаблон:Citation needed As a municipal division, the Town of Iskitim is incorporated as Iskitim Urban Okrug.[6]

Demographics and crime

A large proportion of local population consists of Romani people. The town is also a notorious center of drug trafficking in Siberia.[7]

In 2004–2005, Шаблон:Interlanguage link multi 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.[8][9]

Industries

Iskitim is home to the Chernorechenskii Cement Works and a munitions factory.[10][11] [12]

Notable people

References

Notes

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External links

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