Volsk

Volsk (Russian: Вольск) is a town in Saratov Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Volga River, opposite the mouth of the Bolshoy Irgiz (a tributary of the Volga), 147 kilometers (91 mi) northeast from Saratov, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 66,508 (2010 Census); 71,124 (2002 Census); 65,683 (1989 Census).

History

It was founded in 1699 as the sloboda of Malykovka (Малыковка) and was granted town status and renamed Volgsk (Волгск) in 1780. In the 19th century, the name gradually changed to a more pronounceable "Volsk". After the October Revolution of 1917, Volsk became a major center of cement production.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Volsk serves as the administrative center of Volsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is, together with the work settlement of Kleny and three rural localities, incorporated separately as Volsk Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, Volsk Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated within Volsky Municipal District as Volsk Urban Settlement.