Asbest, Mining town in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
The city spans seven miles along the Bolshoy Reft River on the eastern slopes of the Ural Mountains, 70 kilometers northeast of Yekaterinburg.
Founded in 1889 as Kudelka, the settlement received its current name in 1928 and gained official town status in 1933 during Soviet industrialization.
The Palace of Culture serves as a central gathering place where residents participate in theatrical performances, dance events, and various artistic activities.
The Uralasbest company maintains the largest chrysotile mine in the world, employing over 6,000 workers in extraction and processing operations.
German prisoners constructed many of the postwar buildings, contributing to the architectural character that includes examples of constructivist style structures.
Location: Asbest Urban Okrug
Location: Sverdlovsk Oblast
Inception: 1889
Elevation above the sea: 220 m
Website: http://asbestadm.ru
Website: http://asbestadm.ru
GPS coordinates: 57.00000,61.46667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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