Verkhnyaya Salda, Industrial center in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
Verkhnyaya Salda is an industrial town in Sverdlovsk Oblast located in the Urals along the Salda River. The town is organized around metal processing and manufacturing with major production facilities based locally.
The settlement emerged in 1778 around iron processing facilities and received town status in 1938. Since then, a network of metal manufacturing plants has defined the local economy to the present day.
The town grew as a center for metal production under Soviet rule and was valued for its role in heavy industry. This reputation as a manufacturing hub continues to shape the identity of local residents today.
The town is conveniently accessible from Yekaterinburg with regular bus connections available for visitors. Accommodation options are present, with infrastructure oriented toward everyday needs rather than tourism.
The town hosts one of the world's largest titanium production centers, operated by a specialized aerospace company. This role as a global titanium supplier often goes unnoticed by visitors but heavily defines the region's economic importance.
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