Iskitim () is a town in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Berd River. Population:
History In 1717, four villages were documented on the site of the future city: Koinovo, Shipunovo, Chernodyrovo and Vylkovo.Место для жизни и отдыха. Ведомости Законодательного Собрания Новосибирской области.
In 1929, deposits of limestone and shale were found in this place, after which a special commission determined the site for the construction of a cement plant.
In 1933, the working settlement of Iskitim was formed, and the following year the cement plant was built.Становление Искитима: развитие комплекса протогородских поселений на реке Бердь во второй половине XIX - первой трети ХХ века. Исторический курьер.Дробить, мочить и жечь: как работает цементный завод. Sibnet.ru.
In 1938, Iskitim received city status.
In 1994 an area was set aside in the city cemetery for the burial of those who had suffered political repression under the Soviet regime and a commemorative cross was added there.https://en.mapofmemory.org/54-07
Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Iskitim serves as the administrative center of Iskitimsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the Town of Iskitim—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the Town of Iskitim is incorporated as Iskitim Urban Okrug.Law #200-OZ
Demographics and crime A large proportion of local population consists of Romani people. The town is also a notorious center of drug trafficking in Siberia.
In 2004–2005, took place in Iskitim. Romani people were robbed and driven out of their houses, after which the houses were set on fire. For example, on February 14, 2005, about 10 houses were set on fire. In 2005, a gang of arsonists was caught. However, after their arrest, the arsons of Roma houses continued for some time.Табор покидает Искитим? VN.ru.В поджогах цыган не нашлось ничего идейного. Коммерсанть.
Industries Iskitim is home to the Chernorechenskii Cement Works and a munitions factory.
Notable people
Ilya Belous (born 1995), football player
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External links
Official website of Iskitim Iskitim Business Directory