Tsimlyansk, Administrative center in Tsimlyansky District, Rostov Oblast, Russia.
Tsimlyansk sits along the right bank of the Don River where it meets the Tsimlyansk Reservoir, located about 236 kilometers northeast of Rostov-on-Don. The waterfront setting defines the town's location and physical layout.
The settlement was founded in 1672 by Don Cossacks as Ust-Tsimla and was relocated between 1950 and 1952 due to the Tsimlyansk Reservoir construction. This major move reshaped the town's location and design.
The town reflects Don Cossack traditions through local customs and folk music that still play a role in community gatherings. River life and agricultural heritage shape how residents connect with their surroundings.
The town serves as an administrative center for the surrounding district and offers basic services to its residents. Visitors can navigate easily through the compact layout with local shops and services along the waterfront.
The entire town was relocated in the 1950s to make way for the reservoir, creating an unusual planned layout built from scratch. This deliberate redesign integrated the waterfront into the urban structure from the beginning.
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