Ussuriysk, Industrial center in Primorsky Krai, Russia
Description
Ussuriysk is an industrial center in Primorsky Krai, in the Russian Far East, located about 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of Vladivostok. The city extends along the valley of the Razdolnaya River and is surrounded by forested hills that rise gently from the flat agricultural land in the center.
History
The settlement started in 1866 as a village called Nikolskoye, founded by Russian peasants. After the railway line between Khabarovsk and Vladivostok was completed in 1897, the place quickly developed into a significant trade hub and was granted city status in 1898.
Culture
The name comes from the early 20th century and refers to the Ussuri River that flows through the surrounding region. The streets are laid out in a rectangular pattern, with wide boulevards connecting Soviet-era residential blocks and newer commercial buildings.
Practical
The main railway station is in the center and offers regular connections to Vladivostok and other cities in the region. Most points of interest can be reached on foot, though local buses also serve the outer districts.
Did you know?
The city has carried its current name since the 1920s and is named after a river that flows more than 200 kilometers (125 miles) to the east. This reference came from the place's position within the historical Ussuri region, though the water itself never passes through the city.
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