City of Petrozavodsk: population, employment, strength and characteristics

Among the main types of industrial products produced in Petrozavodsk, the following are in the lead: heat and electric power, equipment for the chemical and paper industry, sawn timber, skidders, planed materials, door and window blocks, knitted and sewn products, meat and sausage semi-finished products, confectionery and Bakery products, souvenir products, alcoholic beverages. It is they who characterize the employment of the population.

Petrozavodsk is the capital of Karelia, a city of forests and marshes.

Geographical description

Petrozavodsk covers an area of 135 square kilometers, including urban land and green forests. Speaking about the most greened cities in Russia, we can not fail to mention Petrozavodsk. The population is working in FGU NP Vodlozersky, preserving and multiplying the forest wealth of our country.

Population of the city

In connection with the negative natural increase, in recent years there has been a tendency to reduce the city's population. The population of Petrozavodsk according to statistical data for 2010 was 271 thousand people. According to this indicator, the capital of Karelia ranks 63rd in the Russian Federation.

In 2010, the decrease in the population was caused by the withdrawal of several settlements from the city.

The population of Petrozavodsk is represented mainly by Russian people. About 20 percent of Karelians live in the city. In addition, Veps live here. Their number corresponds to half of all Karelian Veps, as well as ¼ Veps registered in the territory of the Russian Federation. About 50 different nationalities are registered in the capital of Karelia.

The Office of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation has information that 85,500 people of retirement age live in Petrozavodsk. On average, the Petrozavodsk pensioner is 63-64 years old, more than 6,700 people are over 80 years old. For 2010, 3 people lived in Petrozavodsk, which turned 100 years old.

Basic information about the city

Petrozavodsk is the old capital of the Republic of Karelia. It is located on the shore of the legendary Onega Lake. The length of the city along the lake is 22 kilometers. The city is cut into parts by non-navigable rivers: Neglinka, Lososinka, Tomitsa, surrounded by a forest strip.

Let us examine in more detail, from what microdistricts Petrozavodsk consists. The population lives in several parts: Railroad District, Kukkovka, Vygoyanavolok, Oktyabrsky District, Key, Silicate Plant, Solomennoye, Northern Industrial Zone. In 1991, the official coat of arms of the city appeared. The city itself due to its appearance is due to Peter the Great and the events that took place in the 18th century. At that time, Russia was looking for an outlet to the Baltic Sea. In the country, all were rebuilt into a "European style", not an exception to Petrozavodsk.

The population was engaged in agriculture, industrial production. It was the Emperor's decree that Petrovsky Plant was laid at the mouth of Lososinka, and Petrozavodsk is proud of him. The population produced various materials and ornaments for the city in those days, and the legendary Peter's fleet was erected here. The Petrovskaya Sloboda was founded around the plant. In the capital of Karelia, parts of historical buildings have survived: the architectural ensemble of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Cross Exaltation Cathedral. Until now, along the Neglinka there are wooden houses that belonged to the urban nobility. Petrozavodsk did not spare the war. The population rebuilt it, and the city received a second life.

Enterprises of the city

In modern Petrozavodsk, there are a lot of industrial enterprises for metalworking, machine building, production of vehicles, and forestry.

There are in the "heart of Karelia" and its attractions, which make the city attractive to guests from Russia and foreign countries. This is a foundry, Onega Tractor Plant, sewing combine Severyanka, Petrozavodsk distillery, shipyard Avangard. It is at these enterprises of the capital of Karelia that the overwhelming majority of the population works.

Educational establishments

Petrozavodsk is the largest state university - Petrozavodsk State University. At the moment, more than 40,000 specialists of various profiles have been trained here. Near the university is a student boulevard - a kind of landmark city.

There is the Karelian State Pedagogical Academy in the city, the State Conservatory. There are 40 educational institutions in the capital of Karelia.

Symbols of Petrozavodsk

In the city since 1998, the winter international festival, called "Hyperborea", has been organized. Its name is due to the ancient Greek god Borya. The festival attracts visitors from Finland, Norway, and helps to establish cultural ties between the Nordic countries. Professionals create unique compositions from ice and snow during the festival, they are pleased with their creativity of citizens and numerous tourists. All the days of the holiday are filled with festive concerts, exhibitions, cultural events, conferences dedicated to life in the European North.

Pearl of Petrozavodsk

Near the city is the island of Kizhi, which includes more than 1500 different small islands. Kizhi Pogost is known to the world for its unique wooden architecture. The museum has preserved ancient villages, unique natural monuments, such as huts, cut by Russian masters.

Conclusion

Modern Petrozavodsk little resembles the ancient Petrine city. He survived two world wars, experienced the time of political repression. In the summer time music lovers come to the city. They become participants of the festival "Air". A huge number of people, local residents, gladly become active participants in this important musical event. The city is suitable for recreation, business visits, many try to combine business trips with the opportunity to enjoy the clean air of "the heart of Karelia".

The guests have no problems with accommodation for the period of their visit to the capital of Karelia. Today in the city there are a lot of comfortable hotels, hostels, in which the residents of the city work.