Kuznetsovsk
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| Founded | 1973 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Serhiy̆ Anoshchenko | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 11,3 km2 (44 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2015 census) | |||
| • Total | 41,900 | ||
| • Density | 3,505/km2 (9,080/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | ||
| Area code(s) | +380 3636 | ||
Kuznetsovsk (Ukrainian: Кузнецовськ, Russian: Кузнецовск) is a city in Rivne Oblast, Ukraine. Population is 41,454 (2012). The mayor of Kuznetsovsk is S. Anoshchenko (2010-current). The urban-type settlement was founded on 1973 as a company town of the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant. The new town was named in honor of the Soviet secret agent and chekist Nikolai Kuznetsov. The plan of the city reflects the ideals of late socialist realism. Part of the city occupies the site of the former village Varash, founded in 1776. Now it is one of the districts in the city.
Education
There are 12 kindergartens, 6 secondary schools, a high school, a music school, college, and a branch of the Kiev Institute of Management in the city.
Press
Three newspapers are published in Kuznetsovsk. In addition, a television station and a radio company are operated here.
Architecture
As Kuznetsovsk is a relatively young city, it has a typical building style from the Soviet period. Today the city continues to grow and expand.
Religion
There are a few churches and a cathedral. The architectural symbol of the city is the Svyato-Preobrazhenskiy Cathedral.
Interesting Facts
- The city population grew steadily despite the country reduction tendency.
- Kuznetsovsk is one of the world’s cities which coat of arms contains nuclear plant factory.
External links
- kuznetsovsk-rada.gov.ua - Kuznetsovsk City Council
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Coordinates: 51°41′N 25°52′E / 51.683°N 25.867°E