Pervouralsk, Industrial city in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia.
Pervouralsk sits along the Chusovaya River in the Ural Mountains and spreads across several districts with residential areas and factory zones. The built-up area follows the river valley and connects different neighborhoods.
An ironworks was founded here in 1732 by Vasily Demidov and shaped the development of the settlement for generations. The industrial plants grew over the centuries and formed the modern townscape.
The city maintains the Variant drama theater from 1982 and a modern cultural center opened in 2016 that presents regular exhibitions and performances.
The different districts are connected by public transport and offer basic services and facilities. Visitors find shops and eateries in the residential areas for everyday needs.
The Water Sports Palace and Ice Sports Palace serve as training grounds for the Uralsky Trubnik Bandy Club, which competes in national championships.
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