Amursk, Industrial city in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia
Amursk is a city on the Amur River in Khabarovsk Krai, sitting on flat terrain. The community developed around major industrial facilities that define its character and structure.
The city was founded in 1958 to bring industry to the Far East and gained official town status in 1973. A major wood processing complex established in 1967 shaped its economic development.
The population of Amursk includes Russian and Nanai communities, reflecting the traditional demographics of the Khabarovsk Krai region.
The city has railway connections to the Khabarovsk-Komsomolsk network via Mylki station, making arrival straightforward. Visitors should bring warm clothing, as the region's climate can become very cold.
The wood processing complex of Amursk, established in 1967, produces specialized materials including wood pulp, container board, and fibreboard for the Russian market.
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