Komsomolsk-on-Amur

Komsomolsk-on-Amur is a city in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, that spreads along roughly thirty kilometers of the Amur River's western shore and houses several large factories alongside residential quarters from the Soviet era. Wide avenues run parallel to the river, lined by multi-story apartment blocks and buildings with neoclassical facades.

The city came into being in 1932 when Komsomol volunteers and worker brigades established a new industrial center on the Amur. World War II transformed it into a production site for military aircraft and ships, shaping the economic profile that remains today.

The Museum of Fine Arts displays works by Soviet painters and collections from neighboring Asian countries, offering insight into the region's artistic development. The exhibitions connect Russian and Asian perspectives, reflecting the city's geographical position between two cultural spheres.

The city is accessible by train via the Trans-Siberian Railway and by plane through two airports, one of which also handles civilian traffic. Summer visits work best because winters are very cold, with temperatures often dropping below minus thirty degrees Fahrenheit (minus thirty-four degrees Celsius).

The local aircraft plant produces Sukhoi fighter jets that are used in many countries. Visitors sometimes spot finished planes on the factory grounds or being transported to the airport.

Location: Komsomolsk-on-Amur Urban Okrug

Inception: June 12, 1932

Elevation above the sea: 47 m

Website: http://kmscity.ru

GPS coordinates: 50.55000,137.00000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:00