Ussuriysk

Ussuriysk is a city in the Primorsky Territory of Russia, located in the center of a fertile valley at the junction of three rivers at 43.81 ° north latitude 131.97 ° east longitude, the city was founded in 1866 as Nikolsk, so named after Tsar Nicholas I, but was replaced by Voroshilov in 1935. When Nikita Khrushchev came to power after Stalin’s death, Voroshilov was forced to resign and the name of the city was changed to Ussurisky, after the name near the passing river.

The city is very green, as there are many trees, such as poplar trees, fir trees, which are brought here from the taiga.

Founded in 1866

Population: 155800 (2003); 157759 (2002) highway distance to Vladivostok: 111 km

History

Since the mid-ninth century, the Balhe kingdom has ruled the Primorsky Territory, consisting of the Nanai people, and other descendants of Tunguska-speaking people. Prior to this occupation, Ussuriysk and its surroundings were under the government of the Mohe tribes, which were annexed to the Balhe Kingdom under the government of King Sen in the reign (818-830). During the reign of Balhe, the city is called Hwayu, which serves as the administrative center of Solbin Prefecture.

In 1866 Nikolskaya Village was founded on the present-day square. Due to its favorable geographical position at the intersection of trade routes of Southern Primorye, the village quickly grew, in the 1870s, becoming a shopping center. The role of the village grew after the railway was connected to Ussuriysk.

In 1898 the village became a city. By the beginning of the 20th century, the population of the city was 15,000 people, and the annual turnover of its trade enterprises amounted to 3 million rubles. After the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, Nikolsk-Ussurisky became one of the most important trade and economic centers in the Russian Far East. In 1913, the city ranked fourth after Vladivostok, Blagoveshchensk, Khabarovsk, and in terms of population. Enterprises were established for processing agricultural products, such as mills, dairy plants, soap-boiling plants and tanneries, as well as pasta and sausage plants, breweries.

In 1914, the city has 14 educational institutions, a theater, a circus, and 3 cinemas. After the 1917 revolution, the Ussuri economy experienced rapid growth. In the city, they specialize in processing agricultural products. Until the 1980s, the city ranked second in terms of population.

Business and industry

The industries are represented in 28 enterprises, including 12 food industry, 2 light industry, 6 metallurgical, and 4 construction. Ussuriysk specializes in the production of consumer goods. That is why it is currently in a more favorable situation compared to other large cities of Primorye, where military industry enterprises predominate. The largest enterprise of light industry is Primorsky Sahara (provides the Russian Far East with sugar, 160,000 tons per year), Dalsoy (which produces vegetable oil, margarine, and soap), Ussuri Balsam (24 types of liqueur and vodka products, and balms made from a mixture of dozens of herbs). Five articles on Ussuri Balsam received diplomas of the first and second degrees at all Russian competitions of alcoholic beverages.

Another feature of the Ussuriysk economy is wholesale trade. There are about 30 specialized and multi-purpose trade bases, many of which have established contacts with foreign partners in Russia’s foreign economic policy.

Livestock is well developed in the area. Soybeans, buckwheat, wheat, barley, potatoes, and vegetables are grown in the city district. Fur production is also developed in the area. October CJSC supplies mink and fur skins to the Russian and foreign markets.

The city administration has developed a program of socio-economic development of the city and district. We offer active exploration of deposits of mineral springs found in the city and district, namely stone and brown coal, clay. Foreign investors are welcome in the production of these breeds.

Theatres

The Ussuri Drama Theater from the Far Eastern Military District is located on 31 Sovetskaya Street. The theater was founded in 1937 and is one of two theaters of the Russian Army (the other is the Central Theatre of the Russian Army in Moscow). The theatre has military patriotic tendencies and a realistic style.

The Ussuri Drama Theatre is located on the street. Volodarsky, 33 Opened in 1937. The theater of classical trends. The hall seats 428 people.

Sightseeing

In the center including the streets of Lenin, Chicherin, Red Banner and Ageeva have historical value. The oldest hotel in the city (28 Lenin Street) was built in 1880.

Street. Lenin 53, which houses the oldest cinematography of the Great Illusionist, was built in 1908.

In the central square there is a monument to the Red Guard and partisans who died in battles on the Ussuri land in June 1918. Monument to Lenin at the railway station.