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Tsentralny City District, Barnaul
Tsentralny City District is a district of the city of Barnaul, Altai Krai, Russia. Its area is ca. . Population: Established on February 7, 1938, it is one of the oldest city districts. It serves as an economic, historical, and transportation core of Barnaul...
of Barnaul
Barnaul
-Russian Empire:Barnaul was one of the earlier cities established in Siberia. Originally chosen for its proximity to the mineral-rich Altai Mountains and its location on a major river, the site was founded by the wealthy Demidov family in the 1730s. In addition to the copper which had originally...
in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, named after the Demidov
Demidov
The Demidov family, also Demidoff, were an influential Russian merchant, industrialist and later chivalry family, possibly second only to the Tsar himself in wealth during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.-History:...
dynasty. It is the site of the Demidovsky Pillar
Demidovsky Pillar, Barnaul
The Demidovsky Pillar is a modern obelisk on Demidov Square in the Central District of Barnaul, Russia. It is a memorial to 100 years of mining in the Altai Krai...
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