Rubtsovsk

Rubtsovsk (Russian: Рубцо́вск) is a city in Altai Krai, Russia, located on the Aley River (Ob's tributary) 281 kilometers (175 mi) southwest of Barnaul. Population: 147,002 (2010 Census);163,063 (2002 Census);171,792 (1989 Census); 167,000 (1975); 111,000 (1959); 38,000 (1939).

History

It was founded in 1892.

A number of anti-Semitic incidents took place in the city in 1945.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Rubtsovsk serves as the administrative center of Rubtsovsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the city of krai significance of Rubtsovsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the city of krai significance of Rubtsovsk is incorporated as Rubtsovsk Urban Okrug.

Transportation

The Rubtsovsk Airport is a derelict airfield which is used most commonly by local youth for drag racing.

Climate

Notable people