Gai, Urban settlement in Orenburg Oblast, Russia.
Gai is an urban-type settlement in Orenburg Oblast situated on flat steppe terrain. The town center rests at roughly 380 meters elevation in the southern part of the region.
The settlement was founded in 1959 during Soviet expansion of industrial areas in the region. This period coincided with major development of mineral resources across southern Orenburg.
The settlement maintains its status within the Russian administrative system as an urban-type locality, representing a specific category between village and city.
Visitors should know the location is relatively remote with limited tourist facilities in the area. It helps to research local conditions and accessibility before traveling there.
The settlement demonstrates the distinct Soviet-era classification system that created intermediate urban categories to manage industrial development areas.
Location: Gaysky Urban Okrug
Inception: 1959
Elevation above the sea: 380 m
GPS coordinates: 51.46667,58.45000
Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:14
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