Kemerovo Oblast

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Kemerovo Oblast, Administrative center in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia

The city of Kemerovo extends along both banks of the Tom River, with industrial zones in the north and residential districts in the south.

Established as a coal mining settlement in 1701, Kemerovo received municipal status in 1918 and transformed from Shcheglovsk to its current name in 1932.

The regional drama theater, philharmonic hall, and six universities form the educational and cultural foundation of this Siberian industrial center.

The public transportation network includes 686 daily operating units across buses, trams, and trolleybuses, connecting all districts of the city.

The Kuznetsk Basin beneath Kemerovo contains coal deposits extending 26,000 square kilometers, supporting the region's industrial infrastructure and energy production.

Location: Russia

Inception: January 26, 1943

Capital city: Kemerovo

Part of: Siberian Federal District

Shares border with: Tomsk Oblast, Novosibirsk Oblast, Altai Krai, Altai Republic, Khakassia, Krasnoyarsk Krai

Website: http://ako.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.35500,86.09000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:01

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