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103-563: The district was formed on October 30, 1931. In February 1963 the Aznakayevsky district as an administrative unit was abolished and its territory was transferred to Almetyevsky District . In January 1965 the district was restored as an administrative unit of the Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic . Industrial enterprises are mainly concentrated in the city of Aznakayevo which serves as

206-483: A city of republic significance — an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division , the district is incorporated as Almetyevsky Municipal District , with the city of republic significance of Almetyevsk being incorporated within it as the Almetyevsk Urban Settlement. Although agriculture traditionally played a crucial role in the regional economy,

309-402: A city of republic significance — an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division , the district is incorporated as Almetyevsky Municipal District , with the city of republic significance of Almetyevsk being incorporated within it as the Almetyevsk Urban Settlement. Although agriculture traditionally played a crucial role in the regional economy,

412-539: A 2073 hectare pine forest on the right bank of the Ik River with a rich undergrowth of prunus tenella , prunus fruticosa , genista tinctoria and wild rose . Here one can find other rare plant species, such as melica altissima , xylocopa valga , red harvester ant , catocala fraxini , eastern imperial eagle , lesser kestrel , merlin , and the European bee-eater . Another state nature reserve "Vladimirsky slope"

515-409: A claim to apply for the status of TASED (the territory of advanced socio-economic development) specializing in non-resource production with an export orientation. In January–September 2020, Almetyevsk municipal district was ranked second in the republic in terms of socio-economic development. The gross territorial product in 2019 amounted to more than 425 billion rubles, and the volume of shipped goods

618-409: A claim to apply for the status of TASED (the territory of advanced socio-economic development) specializing in non-resource production with an export orientation. In January–September 2020, Almetyevsk municipal district was ranked second in the republic in terms of socio-economic development. The gross territorial product in 2019 amounted to more than 425 billion rubles, and the volume of shipped goods

721-429: A pronounced Muslim ritual elements. These sites differ markedly in comparison to typical burial sites of the area, which are usually earthen burial grounds without grave structures, distinguished by simple shallow burial pits, a predominant southwestern orientation of the head of the deceased and a clear fixation with pagan remnants in early Muslim rituals. Such burials may indicate the presence of sedentary ethnic groups in

824-417: A tulip flower. The golden staircase allegorically depicts an oil rig, and the black fountain emphasizes the significance of the oil industry to the region's economy. The combination of black and gold symbolizes oil as “black gold”. As noted in the official resolution, the color scheme represents the beauty of the local nature and the importance of industry. The green field embodies the geographic peculiarities of

927-548: Is a territorial administrative unit and municipality of the Republic of Tatarstan within the Russian Federation . The district is located in the southeastern central part of the republic and occupies an area of 2,542 square kilometers (about 981 sq mi). According to the 2010 census , the municipality had a population of 197,493 people. The main city Almetyevsk is not included within the administrative structure of

1030-497: Is estimated at 962 billion with a growth rate of 4%. The average salary in the region was 46 thousand rubles, which is 6.9% higher compared to the previous year. According to the Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan for Social and Economic Monitoring, investment in the region’s fixed capital in the first half of 2020 amounted to 18 billion rubles, or 8.7% of the total volume of investment in the republic’s economy. In addition to

1133-440: Is estimated at 962 billion with a growth rate of 4%. The average salary in the region was 46 thousand rubles, which is 6.9% higher compared to the previous year. According to the Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan for Social and Economic Monitoring, investment in the region’s fixed capital in the first half of 2020 amounted to 18 billion rubles, or 8.7% of the total volume of investment in the republic’s economy. In addition to

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1236-590: Is located on the right bank of the Yamashka River. The Vladimirsky slope reserve contains preserved areas of herb-fescue and cereal-feather grass steppe with the largest known population of adonis vernalis and varieties of meadow, steppe plants and insects listed in the Red Book of Tatarstan. In 1978, the Aznakaevsky hunting reserve with an area of 30 thousand hectares was created for the protection of

1339-460: Is named after its administrative center Aznakayevo . The word "Aznakayevo" comes from Bashkir word «Аҙна» which means "week, weekly". Bashkirs have traditionally resided on the territory of the district. There is also a group of unique archeological burial monuments from the 14th century located in the district. These are small Muslim cemeteries characterized by stone tombstones bearing Arabic inscriptions upon them and deep grave pits as well as

1442-466: Is occupied by an agricultural joint venture while 137,300 hectares are occupied by farmland, of which 112,000 hectares is arable land. In 2007, the Aznakayevsky district occupied a leading position in Tatarstan in terms of gross production and economic indicators of buckwheat growing in Tatarstan [43]. As of October 2020, almost 23 thousand hectares of winter crops were sown in the region [44]. In 2020,

1545-411: Is reflected by a gold stripe. The color green symbolizes nature, health, ecology, life growth. Red is a symbol of labor, strength, courage and beauty. The flag of the Aznakayevsky municipal district was developed on the basis of the district coat of arms. The flag presents itself a rectangular panel, divided horizontally into three unequal stripes which repeat the image of the coat of arms. The district

1648-526: Is temperate continental with cool summers and cold winters. In December 2006, the Council of the Almetyevsky municipal district approved its new heraldic insignia. The visual design of the coat of arms includes a green and red canvas with a golden staircase and a fountain placed in a tulip flower. The golden staircase allegorically depicts an oil rig, and the black fountain emphasizes the significance of

1751-709: Is the Ik river , a tributary of the Kama . The Ik and Stärle are natural monuments of regional importance. There are many lakes on the Ika floodplain, mainly oxbow lakes on the terraces above the floodplain. Additionally there are lakes of karst origin, including Lake Bolshoi Kizay. The territory of the district is located in the forest steppe zone. Here temperate deciduous forests alternate with fragments of steppe meadows and meadow steppe. Maple-linden-oak, as well as aspen-birch forests with an admixture of broad-leaved species prevail in

1854-541: Is the highest geographic feature in Tatarstan. The district borders the Muslymovsky , Sarmanovsky , Almetyevsky , Bugulminsky and Yutazinsky districts of the republic. To the east it borders the Bakalinsky and Sharansky districts of Bashkortostan . The Aznakayevsky district encompasses a total land area of 2143.3 km. The district is located in the south-east of Tatarstan in the forest-steppe zone of

1957-493: The bobak marmot . In addition to marmots, elk, wild boar, roe deer, capercaillie and gray partridges also make the reserve their habitat. There are forty-five mosques and an Orthodox church of Sergius of Radonezh in Aktyubinsk in the region. In 2020, the district had 57 kindergartens, 32 schools, three institutions of supplementary education, 13 general education schools with 13 branches, of which 18 offer instruction in

2060-468: The petroleum industry , the district’s production potential is represented by three industrial parks totalling 51 thousand square meters, 16 thousand of which are still vacant. The district administration is committed to diversifying the regional economy and supporting agriculture. Thanks to the local program to increase business activity among the rural population, by 2018, the number of personal plots increased by 15%. Among promising investment projects in

2163-468: The petroleum industry , the district’s production potential is represented by three industrial parks totalling 51 thousand square meters, 16 thousand of which are still vacant. The district administration is committed to diversifying the regional economy and supporting agriculture. Thanks to the local program to increase business activity among the rural population, by 2018, the number of personal plots increased by 15%. Among promising investment projects in

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2266-469: The 1746 population census, 54 new settlements were registered, the largest of which were Taisuganovo, Almetyevo, Old Nadyrovo (Nagornoye) and others. In the year of the census, 62 Yasak Tatars lived in Almetyevo. By 1795, there were already 700 Tatars and Bashkirs, while in 1834 the village population numbered 123 Bashkirs and 544 Teptyars. In the mid-19th century, 1518 state peasants and Bashkirs lived in

2369-614: The Almetyevskaya volost. However, the situation changed dramatically in the late 1920s, which were characterized by forced collectivization and the Bolshevik attack against the traditional way of life. In a short period, in Almetyevsk, many peasant possessions were collectivized and brought under the control of 45 collective farms. Those peasants who tried to evade collectivization were deprived of their property and repressed. In

2472-435: The Almetyevskaya volost. However, the situation changed dramatically in the late 1920s, which were characterized by forced collectivization and the Bolshevik attack against the traditional way of life. In a short period, in Almetyevsk, many peasant possessions were collectivized and brought under the control of 45 collective farms. Those peasants who tried to evade collectivization were deprived of their property and repressed. In

2575-511: The Aul community. Asfandiyarov points to the pro-government spiritual leader Almet-mulla Karatametov as a more likely figure. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the number of settlements continued to grow. The lands surrounding the New Moscow road (Novomokovskaya) were gradually inhabited by peasants from Simbirsk , Penza , Kazan , Nizhny Novgorod , Kasimovsk and other counties. According to

2678-505: The Aznakaevsky districts, part of Zainsky, Novosheshminsky and Pervomaisky were abolished. Currently the city of Almetyevsk and the surrounding territories are a large industrial and cultural center of the Republic of Tatarstan. Within the framework of administrative divisions , Almetyevsky District is one of the forty-three in the republic. The district consists of 99 inhabited localities. The city of Almetyevsk serves as its administrative center , despite being incorporated separately as

2781-538: The Bashkir historian Anvar Asfandiyarov in his monograph "Auls of Menzelin Bashkirs" argues that 23-year-old Seitov, who had just become a spiritual leader, could not have had such authority in the Aul community. Asfandiyarov points to the pro-government spiritual leader Almet-mulla Karatametov as a more likely figure. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the number of settlements continued to grow. The lands surrounding

2884-686: The Bugulminsky canton within the Tatar ASSR. On August 10, 1930, the Almetyevsky District was established. In 1953, the Almetyev village received the status of a town and was renamed Almetyevsk. The newly formed district repeatedly changed its borders: in 1959, it incorporated a part of the abolished Aktash region. Four years later, the Aznakaevsky districts, part of Zainsky, Novosheshminsky and Pervomaisky were abolished. Currently

2987-641: The Council of Ministers of the USSR, the Tatneft group was founded and within several years became the largest oil-producing organization in the USSR . Between 1960 and 1980, oil production significantly increased in the republic. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the transition to a market economy affected the regional budget and eventually led to economic growth in the 90s. After gaining economic independence from

3090-424: The Council of Ministers of the USSR, the Tatneft group was founded and within several years became the largest oil-producing organization in the USSR . Between 1960 and 1980, oil production significantly increased in the republic. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the transition to a market economy affected the regional budget and eventually led to economic growth in the 90s. After gaining economic independence from

3193-709: The Eastern Trans-Kama region. The topography of the region is an elevated plain extends from the threshold of the Ural Mountains on the Bugulma plateau and occupies the northeast section of the Bugulma-Belebey Upland (Mount Chatyr-Tau is a landmark of the region and the highest point of Tatarstan). The falcon depicted on the district coat of arms symbolizes the region and its inhabitants. Its black silhouette and highly raised wings in

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3296-615: The Ecotechnology and Equipment exhibition. The growth in oil production and refining has determined the rise of Almetyevsk as a regional center for training specialists in the petroleum industry. In 1992, the Almetyevsk Oil Institute was founded. In 2020, there are four universities and six institutions of secondary education in the city and its district. In 1975, the Almetyevsk Art Gallery

3399-400: The Ecotechnology and Equipment exhibition. The growth in oil production and refining has determined the rise of Almetyevsk as a regional center for training specialists in the petroleum industry. In 1992, the Almetyevsk Oil Institute was founded. In 2020, there are four universities and six institutions of secondary education in the city and its district. In 1975, the Almetyevsk Art Gallery

3502-453: The New Moscow road (Novomokovskaya) were gradually inhabited by peasants from Simbirsk , Penza , Kazan , Nizhny Novgorod , Kasimovsk and other counties. According to the 1746 population census, 54 new settlements were registered, the largest of which were Taisuganovo, Almetyevo, Old Nadyrovo (Nagornoye) and others. In the year of the census, 62 Yasak Tatars lived in Almetyevo. By 1795, there were already 700 Tatars and Bashkirs, while in 1834

3605-641: The Romashkino oil field is located within the borders of the Aznakaevsky district. This section of the field has been designated as an independent development object under the "Aznakaevskaya area" designation. Industrial enterprises of the district are concentrated mainly in the administrative center of the district in the city of Aznakayevo. The proximity of the Aznakaevskaya area has attracted many enterprises that specialize in providing mechanical engineering, metalworking, light industry and food services to

3708-717: The Samara province. In 1917, the Soviets seized power in Tatarstan. Almetyevo was one of the battlefields of the Civil War, and the village was changed hands several times between the belligerents' armies. In 1918, the Red Army confronted Czechoslovak units , and in 1919 they fought against the White military leader Alexander Kolchak . In the same year, the Bugulma peasants rose in a large anti-Bolshevik uprising that swept many of

3811-539: The South-Eastern Trans-Kama region. In the first half of the 18th century, the modern Almetyevsky district belonged to the Nadyrovskaya volost and was populated mainly by the yasak non-Russian peoples. Although archival records on the founding of Almetyevo have not survived, historians suggest that the first settlement was established in the 1730s. The village was first mentioned in 1735, when

3914-627: The Tatar language, two offer instruction in both Russian and Tatar and ten teach primarily in Russian. The district has a gymnasium, a school offering intensive study of the English language and a lyceum. There are two correctional schools for children with disabilities. Since 1930, the Mayak newspaper has been published in the region in the Tatar and Russian languages (previously this paper published under

4017-560: The Trans-Kama region. The main massifs are found in the west of the region in the left-bank part of the Mellya river basin as well as on the right bank of the Ik river near the south-eastern border of the region. The total forest cover of the territory stands at 16.8%. Steppe vegetation is composed of herbaceous varieties of festuca valesiaca , stipa , bluegrass and colorful forbs. The fauna of

4120-586: The Tumutuk among 17 other districts. In 1958 the Tumutuk district was finally abolished and its territory was transferred to the Aznakaevsky district. The Aznakaevsky district was abolished for a period of two years in 1963 with its territory being annexed to the Almetyevsky District . On January 12, 1965, the Aznakayevsky district was finally reestablished and restored to its status as a district within its current borders. Active industrialization of

4223-399: The administrative center of the district. The Romashkino Oil Field is located in the district, a result of which has been the attraction of many enterprises specializing in mechanical engineering and metalworking, light and food industries, as well as oil and gas production companies to the region. Mount Chatyr-Tau (321.7 m above sea level) is located in the Aznakaevsky district. The mount

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4326-515: The assessment of the Committee for Social and Economic Monitoring of the Republic of Tatarstan, the volume of investment in fixed assets of the Aznakayevsky district for the period January–June 2020 amounted to almost 1.8 billion rubles, or 0.8% of the total volume of investment in Tatarstan during that period. According to a report by the Federal State Statistics Service of the republic, 4.3 billion rubles in investment

4429-459: The change in the composition of groundwater was a man-made factor: oil and gas production, agriculture and household waste.” Scientists suggest that the municipalities with the help of ecologists should take up environmental monitoring . Since 1995, the Department of Ecology and Improvement has been operating in the Almetyevsk municipal district, which is responsible for the ecological state of

4532-400: The change in the composition of groundwater was a man-made factor: oil and gas production, agriculture and household waste.” Scientists suggest that the municipalities with the help of ecologists should take up environmental monitoring . Since 1995, the Department of Ecology and Improvement has been operating in the Almetyevsk municipal district, which is responsible for the ecological state of

4635-403: The city of Almetyevsk and the surrounding territories are a large industrial and cultural center of the Republic of Tatarstan. Within the framework of administrative divisions , Almetyevsky District is one of the forty-three in the republic. The district consists of 99 inhabited localities. The city of Almetyevsk serves as its administrative center , despite being incorporated separately as

4738-513: The coat of arms. The district derives its name from the main city of Almetyevsk . As the geographer Yevgeny Pospelov states, throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, there was the Bashkir village of Almetevo on the site of the modern city. In his opinion, the etymology is based on the possessive of the Bashkir name Almet, which was likely an abbreviation for Al-Muhammad ( Tatar : Әлмәт - Әл-Мөхәммәт ). The southeast of modern Tatarstan bordered

4841-433: The district accounted for about 30% of the total industrial production of the republic. Large enterprises of the oil industry (such as Almetyevneft, Yamashneft, Elkhovneft and others) and manufacturing industries (Al'met'evskij trubnyj zavod, Al'met'evskij zavod zhelezobetonnyh izdelij, Al'met'evskij zavod «Radiopribor», «Alnas», “Bauljuks” and others) are also present in the district. In 2018, the local administration submitted

4944-433: The district accounted for about 30% of the total industrial production of the republic. Large enterprises of the oil industry (such as Almetyevneft, Yamashneft, Elkhovneft and others) and manufacturing industries (Al'met'evskij trubnyj zavod, Al'met'evskij zavod zhelezobetonnyh izdelij, Al'met'evskij zavod «Radiopribor», «Alnas», “Bauljuks” and others) are also present in the district. In 2018, the local administration submitted

5047-405: The district also occupied a leading position in the volume of rapeseed cultivated with 10 thousand hectares of land in the district under cultivation for the growing of this industrial crop. The Aznakaevsky district ranks sixth in the republic in terms of milk production. As of November 2020, milk yields in the district amounted to 142.7 tons per day (on average 18.4 kg per cow). According to

5150-441: The district are the reconstruction of a dairy plant, modernization of a grain processing plant, planting an apple orchard and other programs. In 2019, the Tatarstan government announced plans to create a special economic zone (SEZ) in Almetyevsk following the example of “ Alabuga ” and “ Innopolis ”. It is estimated that more than 70 billion rubles will be invested in the first stage of reconstruction until 2024. The construction of

5253-441: The district are the reconstruction of a dairy plant, modernization of a grain processing plant, planting an apple orchard and other programs. In 2019, the Tatarstan government announced plans to create a special economic zone (SEZ) in Almetyevsk following the example of “ Alabuga ” and “ Innopolis ”. It is estimated that more than 70 billion rubles will be invested in the first stage of reconstruction until 2024. The construction of

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5356-455: The district. The settlement of Almetyevo first appeared in historical records in the 1730s. From the mid-19th century, Almetyevskaya volost was part of the old Bugulminsky district within the Samara province. The volost changed its status to a district on August 10, 1930. The Almetyevsky district is one of the largest oil-producing and industrial centers of Tatarstan. The main offices of

5459-430: The east. The district occupies a total land area of 2542.93 km². The district is located in the northwest of the Bugulma plateau and the elevation of the district ranges from 200 to 300 meters. The regional rivers Kichuy , Stepnoy Zai and Ursalbash along with their tributaries are among the waterways flowing through the district. The region holds reserves of oil, coal and other mineral resources. The regional climate

5562-407: The form of a rapidly gushing fountain are a symbol of the oil reserves that provide the foundation of the regional economy. At the same time, the flying bird emphasizes the continuation of cultural traditions and the spiritual continuity preserved by many generations of local residents. Silver is a symbol of purity, perfection, peace and mutual understanding. The agricultural development of the district

5665-415: The founding of Almetyevo have not survived, historians suggest that the first settlement was established in the 1730s. The village was first mentioned in 1735, when the local mullah Almet informed the Russian commander-in-chief about the Bashkir insurrection taking place in the volost. The historian Amirkhanov opined that the local mullah Almet Seitov could be the historical founder of the village. In contrast,

5768-411: The historical names of "Tractor", then later as "Commune"). The Mayak editorial office was closed at the beginning of 1962 and rebuilt in 1965. Almetyevsky District Almetyevsky District ( Russian : Альме́тьевский райо́н ; Tatar : Әлмәт районы ) is a territorial administrative unit and municipality of the Republic of Tatarstan within the Russian Federation . The district is located in

5871-513: The lands of the Nogai Horde and until the 1630s these lands witnessed the migratory movement of nomadic peoples across the steppe. After the Nogai were expelled, the ethnically diverse local population remained small in number and was often subjected to Kalmyk raids. According to historian Aydar Nogmanov, only after the Bashkir uprising of 1704-1711 was suppressed did farmers begin to move to

5974-479: The local education system. There are two regional TV channels broadcasting in the region—Almetyevsk TV and Luch (Ray) and local newspapers are published in Tatar (”Әлмәт таңнары”), in Russian ("Znamya Truda") and in both languages («Әлмәт хәбәрләре»/"Almetyevskiy Vestnik"). [REDACTED] Media related to Almetyevsky District at Wikimedia Commons Almetyevsky District Almetyevsky District ( Russian : Альме́тьевский райо́н ; Tatar : Әлмәт районы )

6077-444: The local mullah Almet informed the Russian commander-in-chief about the Bashkir insurrection taking place in the volost. The historian Amirkhanov opined that the local mullah Almet Seitov could be the historical founder of the village. In contrast, the Bashkir historian Anvar Asfandiyarov in his monograph "Auls of Menzelin Bashkirs" argues that 23-year-old Seitov, who had just become a spiritual leader, could not have had such authority in

6180-435: The midst of collectivization, an uprising broke out in the region, called the Almetyevsk case or "Almetyevshchina". In 1931, a number of local party members were accused of "right-wing opportunist deviation" and deliberate disruption of grain procurements. Four district leaders were shot and many received prison terms. The Post– World War II period was characterized by significant development of energy and oil production in

6283-435: The midst of collectivization, an uprising broke out in the region, called the Almetyevsk case or "Almetyevshchina". In 1931, a number of local party members were accused of "right-wing opportunist deviation" and deliberate disruption of grain procurements. Four district leaders were shot and many received prison terms. The Post– World War II period was characterized by significant development of energy and oil production in

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6386-568: The new head of the district. After three years he left his position and began working for the Tatneft company. The duties of the head of the district were subsequently entrusted to Marsel Shaydullin, who became the district head in October 2012. There are 2 urban and 26 rural settlements comprising a further 78 settlements within the Aznakayevsky municipal district. 69.8% of the district population reside in urban settlements. A significant part of

6489-454: The north, Novosheshminsky and Cheremshansky districts to the west, Leninogorsky and Bugulminsky districts to the south, and Aznakaevsky district to the east. The district occupies a total land area of 2542.93 km². The district is located in the northwest of the Bugulma plateau and the elevation of the district ranges from 200 to 300 meters. The regional rivers Kichuy , Stepnoy Zai and Ursalbash along with their tributaries are among

6592-404: The oil and gas complex in the district. The agricultural sector in the district is concentrated primarily in the livestock industry, specializing in dairy and beef cattle breeding, sheep breeding, and beekeeping. Farmers in the district also cultivate spring wheat, winter rye, barley, buckwheat, peas, and sugar beets. The district encompasses a total area of 165,500 hectares, of which 21.1 hectares

6695-406: The oil company Tatneft are located in the district. The city administration plans to create a third special economic zone in the region following the successful examples of Alabuga and Innopolis . The first stage of construction is scheduled for 2024. The Almetyevsky district is located in the south-east of Tatarstan. It shares borders with Sarmanovsky , Zainsky and Nizhnekamsky districts to

6798-411: The oil industry to the region's economy. The combination of black and gold symbolizes oil as “black gold”. As noted in the official resolution, the color scheme represents the beauty of the local nature and the importance of industry. The green field embodies the geographic peculiarities of the republic’s south-east, while the red stripe symbolizes industrial power. The flag is based on heraldic elements of

6901-407: The possessive of the Bashkir name Almet, which was likely an abbreviation for Al-Muhammad ( Tatar : Әлмәт - Әл-Мөхәммәт ). The southeast of modern Tatarstan bordered the lands of the Nogai Horde and until the 1630s these lands witnessed the migratory movement of nomadic peoples across the steppe. After the Nogai were expelled, the ethnically diverse local population remained small in number and

7004-404: The record for the production of fuel gas and raw materials from associated gas. This sequence of oil discovery gave impetus to economic growth and development. As a result, in 1953, Almetyevo received the status of a city and was renamed Almetyevsk. By the mid-20th century, new oil deposits with total reserves of about 430 million tons were discovered in Tatarstan. In 1950, by a decree issued by

7107-404: The record for the production of fuel gas and raw materials from associated gas. This sequence of oil discovery gave impetus to economic growth and development. As a result, in 1953, Almetyevo received the status of a city and was renamed Almetyevsk. By the mid-20th century, new oil deposits with total reserves of about 430 million tons were discovered in Tatarstan. In 1950, by a decree issued by

7210-470: The region are the Naberezhnye Chelny ( M7 ) - Aznakaevo - Oktyabrsky ( M5 ), 16K-0077 "Aznakaevo - Almetyevsk " and 16K-0078 "Aznakaevo - Bugulma ". There are no railways in the district. The Bugulma Airport is located close to the southwestern border of the district. The total length of rivers in the region is 780 km. The largest of these and the main transport artery of the region

7313-668: The region as early as the 14th century, but no evidence of a single settlement monument or settlement has been found near these cemeteries. After the Bolsheviks came to power in 1918, selsoviets and volost executive committees were formed in the districts. Until 1920, these entities were part of the Bugulma uezd of the Samara Governorate and the Menzelinsky uezd of the Ufa Governorate . From 1920 to 1930,

7416-598: The region began in 1951 when the Romashkino oil field was discovered. From 1992 to 2005, the head of the district administration and the city of Aznakaevo was the people's deputy of Tatarstan Anas Iskhakov. starting in 2005, this position was held by Mansur Khairutdinov who was appointed by the decree of the President of the Republic Mintimer Shaimiev . In 2008, Rafis Galiyev was appointed as

7519-539: The region includes representative species typical of forest, steppe and near-water environments in the region. The largest protected natural area in the Aznakayevsky district is the Chatyr-Tau State Nature Reserve with an area of 4149 hectares and is designated as a protected natural area of regional significance. There is also a natural monument in the region, the Chekan tract. The tract is

7622-615: The region. As part of the Year of Ecology in Russia (2017), the district administration approved a special program for 2017–2021 to ensure “environmental and sanitary and epidemiological safety of the population.” In addition, the Almetyevsk State Oil Institute holds events—meetings, talks, republican and city competitions—to engage more young people in environmental activities. Tatneft Group also regularly takes part in

7725-426: The region. As part of the Year of Ecology in Russia (2017), the district administration approved a special program for 2017–2021 to ensure “environmental and sanitary and epidemiological safety of the population.” In addition, the Almetyevsk State Oil Institute holds events—meetings, talks, republican and city competitions—to engage more young people in environmental activities. Tatneft Group also regularly takes part in

7828-406: The republic’s south-east, while the red stripe symbolizes industrial power. The flag is based on heraldic elements of the coat of arms. The district derives its name from the main city of Almetyevsk . As the geographer Yevgeny Pospelov states, throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, there was the Bashkir village of Almetevo on the site of the modern city. In his opinion, the etymology is based on

7931-508: The second half of the 18th and early 19th centuries witnessed the rise to prominence of the mining and oil industries in the district. The geographic position of the eastern Trans-Kama determined the development of transit trade with Central Asia and other regions. The expansion of postal service, railway and trade routes facilitated Almetyevsk's economic growth and allowed local people from modest social backgrounds to engage in transit trade. The 20th century brought about significant changes in

8034-508: The second half of the 18th and early 19th centuries witnessed the rise to prominence of the mining and oil industries in the district. The geographic position of the eastern Trans-Kama determined the development of transit trade with Central Asia and other regions. The expansion of postal service, railway and trade routes facilitated Almetyevsk's economic growth and allowed local people from modest social backgrounds to engage in transit trade. The 20th century brought about significant changes in

8137-679: The soil and the condition of groundwater. According to ecologists Bubnov and Kozhevnikova who carried out their research in the early 2000s, “waters of the Upper and lower Kama sediments have greatly changed their composition over the past 30–40 years. Thus, the composition of the Upper Kazan water sediments turned to chloride-hydrocarbonate sodium-magnesium-calcium, while the composition of the Nizhnekamsk ones changed to sulfate-hydrocarbonate-chloride sodium-magnesium-calcium. The main reason for

8240-507: The soil and the condition of groundwater. According to ecologists Bubnov and Kozhevnikova who carried out their research in the early 2000s, “waters of the Upper and lower Kama sediments have greatly changed their composition over the past 30–40 years. Thus, the composition of the Upper Kazan water sediments turned to chloride-hydrocarbonate sodium-magnesium-calcium, while the composition of the Nizhnekamsk ones changed to sulfate-hydrocarbonate-chloride sodium-magnesium-calcium. The main reason for

8343-426: The south of the district, a part of the international highway is being built which will connect Western Europe to Western China .There is also a railway line Agryz —Naberezhnye Chelny—Akbash with a branch from Almetyevsk to Nizhnyaya Maktama . Environmental problems are becoming more and more acute in oil-producing regions of Tatarstan. The proximity of oil fields can seriously impact the integrity and structure of

8446-426: The south of the district, a part of the international highway is being built which will connect Western Europe to Western China .There is also a railway line Agryz —Naberezhnye Chelny—Akbash with a branch from Almetyevsk to Nizhnyaya Maktama . Environmental problems are becoming more and more acute in oil-producing regions of Tatarstan. The proximity of oil fields can seriously impact the integrity and structure of

8549-570: The southeast Kama region. In 1948, one of the world's largest oil deposits, " Romashkino " was discovered. Two years later, another oil field was found not far from the village of Minnibayevo in the Almetyevsky District. Another important achievement was the increasing gasification of the district with petroleum gas from the Minnibaevskaya oil-bearing area. In the 1950s, the Minnibaevsk Gas Processing Plant held

8652-418: The southeast Kama region. In 1948, one of the world's largest oil deposits, " Romashkino " was discovered. Two years later, another oil field was found not far from the village of Minnibayevo in the Almetyevsky District. Another important achievement was the increasing gasification of the district with petroleum gas from the Minnibaevskaya oil-bearing area. In the 1950s, the Minnibaevsk Gas Processing Plant held

8755-425: The southeastern central part of the republic and occupies an area of 2,542 square kilometers (about 981 sq mi). According to the 2010 census , the municipality had a population of 197,493 people. The main city Almetyevsk is not included within the administrative structure of the district. The settlement of Almetyevo first appeared in historical records in the 1730s. From the mid-19th century, Almetyevskaya volost

8858-584: The state, Tatneft was able to enter the world stock market and become the first Russian oil company in the London Stock Exchange . In the 2000s, it remained the leading company of the Almetyevsk region investing in the regional economy and participating in social welfare programs. In 2005, the Nizhnekamsk Oil Refinery (Nizhnekamskij neftepererabatyvajushhij zavod) was opened in the region, later renamed to Taneko. In 2016,

8961-435: The state, Tatneft was able to enter the world stock market and become the first Russian oil company in the London Stock Exchange . In the 2000s, it remained the leading company of the Almetyevsk region investing in the regional economy and participating in social welfare programs. In 2005, the Nizhnekamsk Oil Refinery (Nizhnekamskij neftepererabatyvajushhij zavod) was opened in the region, later renamed to Taneko. In 2016,

9064-416: The successful examples of Alabuga and Innopolis . The first stage of construction is scheduled for 2024. The Almetyevsky district is located in the south-east of Tatarstan. It shares borders with Sarmanovsky , Zainsky and Nizhnekamsky districts to the north, Novosheshminsky and Cheremshansky districts to the west, Leninogorsky and Bugulminsky districts to the south, and Aznakaevsky district to

9167-440: The surrounding regions but was soon brutally suppressed. In 1920, Almetyevskaya volost became part of the Bugulminsky canton within the Tatar ASSR. On August 10, 1930, the Almetyevsky District was established. In 1953, the Almetyev village received the status of a town and was renamed Almetyevsk. The newly formed district repeatedly changed its borders: in 1959, it incorporated a part of the abolished Aktash region. Four years later,

9270-507: The territory was included in the Bugulma canton of the TASSR . On July 23, 1930, all the cantons of the TASSR were abolished, and districts were formed in their place. The area of the current district was originally named Tumutuk district until October 30, 1931, when it was renamed as the Aznakaevsky district. Four years later, there was a reorganization of the districts in the region, reinstating

9373-516: The third SEZ in the republic aims to develop the regional economy and create favorable conditions for federal and foreign investment. Almetyevsk is located 279 km southeast of Kazan. There is a railway station 16 km from the main city. Almetyevsk is situated within the important road network: R-239 Kazan—Almetyevsk— Orenburg —border with Kazakhstan ; 16A-0003 Naberezhnye Chelny —Almetyevsk; 16K-0077 Almetyevsk— Aznakayevo ; 16K-0131 Kuzaykino (R-239)—Nurlat; 16K-0334 Almetyevsk— Muslyumovo . In

9476-516: The third SEZ in the republic aims to develop the regional economy and create favorable conditions for federal and foreign investment. Almetyevsk is located 279 km southeast of Kazan. There is a railway station 16 km from the main city. Almetyevsk is situated within the important road network: R-239 Kazan—Almetyevsk— Orenburg —border with Kazakhstan ; 16A-0003 Naberezhnye Chelny —Almetyevsk; 16K-0077 Almetyevsk— Aznakayevo ; 16K-0131 Kuzaykino (R-239)—Nurlat; 16K-0334 Almetyevsk— Muslyumovo . In

9579-405: The village population numbered 123 Bashkirs and 544 Teptyars. In the mid-19th century, 1518 state peasants and Bashkirs lived in the village. Almetyevsk was the venue for regular fairs and bazaars that contributed to the flourishing of the local economy. Soon a mosque, a post station, two factories and a school were built there. In 1851, Almetyevskaya volost became part of the Bugulminsky district of

9682-416: The village was changed hands several times between the belligerents' armies. In 1918, the Red Army confronted Czechoslovak units , and in 1919 they fought against the White military leader Alexander Kolchak . In the same year, the Bugulma peasants rose in a large anti-Bolshevik uprising that swept many of the surrounding regions but was soon brutally suppressed. In 1920, Almetyevskaya volost became part of

9785-409: The village. Almetyevsk was the venue for regular fairs and bazaars that contributed to the flourishing of the local economy. Soon a mosque, a post station, two factories and a school were built there. In 1851, Almetyevskaya volost became part of the Bugulminsky district of the Samara province. In 1917, the Soviets seized power in Tatarstan. Almetyevo was one of the battlefields of the Civil War, and

9888-419: The waterways flowing through the district. The region holds reserves of oil, coal and other mineral resources. The regional climate is temperate continental with cool summers and cold winters. In December 2006, the Council of the Almetyevsky municipal district approved its new heraldic insignia. The visual design of the coat of arms includes a green and red canvas with a golden staircase and a fountain placed in

9991-595: The way of life and the economy of the region. The devastating years of the Revolution and the Civil War negatively affected the economy and led to the decline of agriculture. In 1921-1922, a severe famine broke out in the Volga region affecting the lives and killing several millions of people. During the NEP, the republic's economy started gradually recovering. In its heyday, 90 trade and small industrial enterprises were open in

10094-436: The way of life and the economy of the region. The devastating years of the Revolution and the Civil War negatively affected the economy and led to the decline of agriculture. In 1921-1922, a severe famine broke out in the Volga region affecting the lives and killing several millions of people. During the NEP, the republic's economy started gradually recovering. In its heyday, 90 trade and small industrial enterprises were open in

10197-636: Was attracted to the Aznakaevsky district in 2019 (excepting budgetary funds and income from small businesses), a sum that amounted to a 1.2% the regional share for investment in the republic for that year. During the prior year 2018, the district attracted a similar level of investment at 4.2 billion rubles. Most investment in the district is oriented towards sectors such as mining (almost 1 billion rubles), construction (almost 46 million), electricity (9.5 million), agricultural development, hunting and fishing (7.8 million), manufacturing (4.5 million), healthcare (4.2 million), and trade (3.5 million). The main roads in

10300-490: Was established. Since 1994, the museum of local lore and other regional institutions have been opened in the city. Additionally, a branch of the Union of Composers and the local Union of Journalists have representatives in the district. For 2020, 135 cultural and art institutions, 36 mosques and 13 churches are open in Almetyevsky district and the main city. Islamic religious and educational schools—madrasas—play an important role in

10403-438: Was established. Since 1994, the museum of local lore and other regional institutions have been opened in the city. Additionally, a branch of the Union of Composers and the local Union of Journalists have representatives in the district. For 2020, 135 cultural and art institutions, 36 mosques and 13 churches are open in Almetyevsky district and the main city. Islamic religious and educational schools—madrasas—play an important role in

10506-402: Was often subjected to Kalmyk raids. According to historian Aydar Nogmanov, only after the Bashkir uprising of 1704-1711 was suppressed did farmers begin to move to the South-Eastern Trans-Kama region. In the first half of the 18th century, the modern Almetyevsky district belonged to the Nadyrovskaya volost and was populated mainly by the yasak non-Russian peoples. Although archival records on

10609-404: Was part of the old Bugulminsky district within the Samara province. The volost changed its status to a district on August 10, 1930. The Almetyevsky district is one of the largest oil-producing and industrial centers of Tatarstan. The main offices of the oil company Tatneft are located in the district. The city administration plans to create a third special economic zone in the region following

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