Top 10 entered smallest cities in Russiaboth in occupied territory and population. Despite their small size, there is something to be proud of, because each of them has its own remarkable history, its sights and outstanding people, which our great power is famous for.
10. Grayvoron | Population 6,506
Grayvoron (Belgorod region) opens the top ten smallest Russian towns. On the territory of 10 square meters. km 6506 citizens live. The date of foundation is considered to be 1678. Local attractions include male and female gymnasiums, they are buildings of the late 19th century, the Nikolsky Church in 1865, mansions made in the Art Nouveau style, etc. Among the outstanding people who were born and lived here, one can distinguish the famous Russian engineer V. G. Shukhov, in whose honor the street, the school and the museum adjacent to it are named. It is noteworthy that a scientist from a small settlement became the author of the world's first hyperbolloid structures.
9. Suja | Population 5,648
In ninth place among the smallest cities of Russia is Suja (Kursk region). 5648 people live on the territory of the Kursk town, and its area is only 4.24 square meters. Suja was founded in 1664. Borders on the state of Ukraine. The main historical sites here are the Trinity Church, erected in 1812, the Church of the Virgin, the Nativity Church, etc. The main attraction is the park, named after the Russian actor M. S. Schepkin.
8. Magas | Population 5,841
Magas (Republic of Ingushetia) is one of the smallest Russian cities. It is considered the capital of the Republic of Ingushetia. On the territory of 12 square meters. 5,841 people live. The capital belongs to the youngest cities of the state of the Russian Federation. The date of foundation is 1994. Here are the Ingush Research Institute of Humanities named after Chakha Akhrieva, Ingush State University and Marem Grammar School. One of the main attractions of Magas is considered the hundred-meter Tower of Concord, erected in 2013.
7. Pevek | 4,700 people
One of the northernmost cities in Russia Pevek (Chukotka Autonomous Okrug) is also included in the list of the smallest. On the territory of 60 square meters. About 4700 per capita live. The city was founded in 1933. Here were discovered mineral deposits, in particular gold. At present, gold mining enterprises, a meat and dairy plant and other organizations function here. 15 km from Pevek is the airport. Nearby is the seaport. Here, the social infrastructure is also well developed. The city has various entertainment centers, cultural centers, libraries, museums, schools, sections and much more. Pevek was born the Russian actor, people's artist of the Russian Federation A. Mezentsev
6. Reach | Population of 1,984
Plyos (Ivanovo region) is one of the smallest cities in Russia with a population of 1984 people. The exact date of the foundation of the settlement is unknown. Its history dates back to 1238 during the invasion of Khan Batu. Three state museums are located on the territory of Plyos: the House-Museum of the artist Isaac Levitan, the Museum of the Landscape, "Art Crafts of the Ivanovo Territory." Among the architectural buildings, local churches are noteworthy, in particular, the Assumption Cathedral, erected in 1699. For visitors to the city provides hotels made in the style of the 19th century. The province has an agricultural college, a comprehensive school, music and sports schools. In the province there is a children's tourist base.
5. Artyomovsk | Population 1,777
Artyomovsk (Krasnoyarsk Territory) is one of the five most sparsely populated Russian cities. About 1777 people live here. The date of foundation of the residential area is considered to be 1700. The former name is Olkhovka. In 1939 it was renamed Artyomovsk in honor of the revolutionary known as Artyom (Fedor Sergeyev). The main types of fishing are forestry and mining. Here was born and lived a skier Artyomenko A.I., participant of the VII Winter Olympic Games.
4. Kurilsk | Population 1,670
Kurilsk (Sakhalin Oblast) with a population of 1,670 citizens is the fourth in the list of the smallest cities in Russia. It is one of the smallest settlements on the Kuril Islands. It belonged to Japan for some time, but then again moved to Russian possessions. One of the main attractions of Kurilsk is the local museum of local lore. On the territory of the city there are seismic and weather stations warning of natural disasters. The main industry in which residents work is fishing, fish farming and fish processing. Not far from Kurilsk is a seaport.
3. Vysotsk | Population 1,150
Three of the smallest Russian towns opens Vysotsk (Leningrad region). It was founded back in 1710 by Peter the Great. The population here is 1,150 people. In Vysotsk, there is a naval base, as well as oil and coal terminals. For 15 years, the Soviet director Stanislav Rostotsky lived in the province. The only educational institution in Vysotsk is named after the director.
2. Verkhoyansk | Population 1,125
Verkhoyansk (Republic of Yakutia) ranks second in the ranking of the smallest cities in Russia. Today, the number of residents here is 1125 citizens. The founder of the settlement is the Cossack Posnik Ivanov, who noticed this corner in 1638. It is considered one of the coldest Russian cities, which is why it is often called the Pole of Cold in the Northern Hemisphere. The main activity of the local population is aimed at agriculture. Residents are engaged in cattle breeding, horse breeding and reindeer husbandry. A landmark of Verkhoyansk is the Pole of Cold Museum.
1. Chekalin | 964 people
Chekalin (Tula region), referred to until the 40s of the banal century, as Likhvin, tops the list of the smallest cities in Russia. The population of Chekalin is only 964 people. In the early 20th century, the former Likhvin was considered one of the most developed provinces. Its buildings include about 300 one-story residential buildings and more than 100 two-story houses. Many of the buildings date from buildings until 1917. At the same time, 70% of the housing stock may not be suitable for operation. There are only three apartment buildings of Soviet times. Among the attractions of the town, one can distinguish merchant mansions of the 19th century, which have survived to this day. In the recent past, local authorities intended to lower the status of Chekalin to the village, but this caused a stormy protest from the residents.