Lipetsk Location of Lipetsk Region was formed

Lipetsk

Location of Lipetsk Region was formed in 1954. The region occupies the area of 24 thousand sq km or 0. 14% of the total area of the Russian Federation. Lipetsk Region is situated in the center of the European Russia at the crossing of the major traffic arteries connecting the capital of the Russian Federation with the North Caucasus and western areas of Russia with the Volga region. The region is a part of the Central Federal District and borders on the Voronezh, Kursk, Oryol, Tula, Ryazan and Tambov regions.

The ancient history of the city In 11 -12 centuries on the territory of modern Lipetsk was old Russian settlement. It was located on a steep hill. In the annals of Lipetsk it was first mentioned in 1283 -1284, respectively. Unfortunately, in 1284 the town was completely destroyed by Ahmad.

Opening Lipetsk Peter I Lipetsk was founded by Emperor Peter I in 1703. In his decree, the construction of ironworks on the river Lipovka started. Since then, Lipetsk called the city of metallurgists.

Lipetsk is a city-resort Lipetsk oldest resort city in Russia. It is famous for its mineral water. By the number of sunny days second only to Lipetsk Zheleznovodsk and Pyatigorsk. Huge forest reduces the speed of the wind and cleans the air from dust. Also in the Lipetsk region is a wonderful nature reserve "Galichya Mountain".

The Reserve Galich'ya mountain

Reserve "Galichya Mountain" was founded in 1925. He became the first nature reserve of the Central Black Earth region. The total area of 19 hectare reserve. The main attractions are the ancient rocks of Devonian limestone. Also in the reserve grows a huge number of rare plants.

Place in Lipetsk where you can spend time In Lipetsk, there are many places for recreation. These places include: the zoo, cinemas, theaters, parks and museums.

Lipetsk zoo is one of the most popular holiday destinations. Go to the zoo not only children but also adults. Lipetsk zoo was opened in 1972 N. G. Yahontovy. The total area of zoo four hectares. In the zoo, 320 animal species.

Lipetsk theatres In Lipetsk there are three theatre. One of theaters is a puppet theater. In Lipetsk theatre a very varied repertoire. Also, very often in theatres of Lipetsk viewers show premieres.

Lipetsk is a city of metallurgy and mechanical engineering

Metallurgical plant "Svobodny Sokol In 1902 with the help of Belgian capitalists had built the plant "Svobodny Sokol". The plant produces pig iron. The first batch of iron was released on July 15, 1902.

NLMK Metallurgical plant one of the largest in Russia on manufacture of metal. The plant produces very high quality metal, so a large amount of metal exported. Many local residents work at the mill.

Tractor plant During the great Patriotic war (in 1943) was built by the Lipetsk tractor factory (factory "Lipetsk tractor")

Higher educational institutions of Lipetsk There is in Lipetsk and higher educational institutions. The largest of them is Lipetsk state technical University and Pedagogical Institute (now Lipetsk state pedagogical University).