Nizhnevartovsk
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Nizhnevartovsk is the second largest city in Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia
, located along the right bank of the Ob River
. Population: 251,860 (2010 Census preliminary results); 239,044 (2002 Census
);
It was founded in 1909; its development into a large city was boosted in the 1960s by the discovery of the Samotlor Oil Field
, the largest in the country. Town status was granted to it on March 9, 1972. Nizhnevartovsk is the center of the West Siberian oil-producing region and one of the wealthiest cities in the country. Nizhnevartovsk Airport
is the 15th busiest airport in Russia, well ahead of those in many larger cities.
The city is laid out on a grid system; however, due to its location on the bank of the river, there is a central kink in the grid which parallels the river's course.
Each winter, temperatures can drop to -50 C, and the local residents build a number of ice parks with snow and ice sculptures and play areas of the kids, mostly comprising images of Father Frost
(Russian Santa
) and ice slides. In the summer, temperatures climb to 35 °C (95 °F).
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Shanghai
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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...
, located along the right bank of the Ob River
Ob River
The Ob River , also Obi, is a major river in western Siberia, Russia and is the world's seventh longest river. It is the westernmost of the three great Siberian rivers that flow into the Arctic Ocean .The Gulf of Ob is the world's longest estuary.-Names:The Ob is known to the Khanty people as the...
. Population: 251,860 (2010 Census preliminary results); 239,044 (2002 Census
Russian Census (2002)
Russian Census of 2002 was the first census of the Russian Federation carried out on October 9 through October 16, 2002. It was carried out by the Russian Federal Service of State Statistics .-Resident population:...
);
It was founded in 1909; its development into a large city was boosted in the 1960s by the discovery of the Samotlor Oil Field
Samotlor Field
Samotlor Field is the largest oil field of Russia and the sixth largest in the world, owned and operated by TNK-BP. The field is located at Lake Samotlor in Nizhnevartovsk district, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Tyumen Oblast. It covers .-History:...
, the largest in the country. Town status was granted to it on March 9, 1972. Nizhnevartovsk is the center of the West Siberian oil-producing region and one of the wealthiest cities in the country. Nizhnevartovsk Airport
Nizhnevartovsk Airport
Nizhnevartovsk Airport is a major airport in Russia located 4 km northwest of Nizhnevartovsk. It is a large civilian airport with an asphalt runway, handling some widebody aircraft. The airport is a key element of the region's gas production region....
is the 15th busiest airport in Russia, well ahead of those in many larger cities.
The city is laid out on a grid system; however, due to its location on the bank of the river, there is a central kink in the grid which parallels the river's course.
Each winter, temperatures can drop to -50 C, and the local residents build a number of ice parks with snow and ice sculptures and play areas of the kids, mostly comprising images of Father Frost
Ded Moroz
Ded Moroz is a fictional character who in some Slavic cultures plays a role similar to that of Santa Claus. The literal translation of the name would be Grandfather Frost, although the name is often translated as Father Frost....
(Russian Santa
Santa Claus
Santa Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus...
) and ice slides. In the summer, temperatures climb to 35 °C (95 °F).
Twin towns/sister cities
Nizhnevartovsk is twinnedTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
with: Marseille
Marseille
Marseille , known in antiquity as Massalia , is the second largest city in France, after Paris, with a population of 852,395 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Marseille extends beyond the city limits with a population of over 1,420,000 on an area of...
, France
France
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Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, China
China
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