Almetyevsk is one of the significant cities of the Republic of Tatarstan, which is located in its southern part on the territory of the Trans-Kama region and the fourth largest settlement in terms of the number of people living in it. If you look at a map of Almetyevsk from a satellite, you can see that it is located 260 km southeast of Kazan. And also 40 km from the world's largest Romashkinskoye oil field. The industry of the settlement is directly related to oil production, which is why Almetyevsk is called the “Oil Capital”.
The city covers an area of more than 100 km2. The map of Almetyevsk, the diagram of which gives an idea of the location and structure of the settlement, helps to determine the location of various urban objects. The city has a well-developed social infrastructure, many educational institutions, hospitals, and shopping centers have been built. The industrial district, as shown on the map of Almetyevsk by district, is compactly located and concentrated in the southern part of the city.
And in the pre-revolutionary period, the largest state farm in the region was located here. The formation of the city as an administrative unit became possible after the discovery of the Shugurovskoye oil field during the Second World War. The city is home to 150 thousand people, most of whom are Russians (53%) and Tatars (37%). In total, Almetyevsk has more than 60 nationalities.
Kazan Cathedral
Among the religious attractions of Almetyevsk, one can note the Kazan Cathedral, which is recognized as the largest Orthodox shrine in the city. The construction of the temple began in 2000 and lasted for 7 years.
The snow-white cathedral with golden domes is the most visited spiritual center of Almetyevsk.
The temple has a unique porcelain iconostasis. The floor is laid with multi-colored mosaics, specially brought from Italy. The cathedral has a belfry consisting of 11 domes, which were cast in the Yaroslavl region.
The temple is located on Stroiteley Avenue, building 50 and is open daily.
Galeev Mosque
The next spiritual attraction of the city of Almetyevsk is the mosque named after Rinat Galeev, which is located on Mardzhani Street. It was built in the 90s, and named after the former director of Tatneft JSC, who made a significant contribution to its construction.
The mosque building is located on a small hill, made according to the dome type of structure with the main minaret at the top. The interior is decorated with multi-colored ceramic tiles and stained glass windows.
One part of the mosque is a prayer hall, and can accommodate 1,200 people. In the other there is a conference room and utility rooms.
Geographic information
The city is located on the left bank of the Zay River (a tributary of the Kama) in Zakamye, on the slopes of the Bugulma-Belebeevskaya Upland. The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Kazan, is located 265 km to the northwest. The nearest city - Leninogorsk with the Romashkinskoye oil field (the largest in the south of Tatarstan) - is 39 km away.
The climate in the region is continental with not very cold winters and hot summers. The coldest months are January and February with an average temperature of minus 17.2 °C, the average temperature in the hottest month (July) is plus 14.9 °C.
Museum of Local Lore
The next attraction of Almetyevsk is the city museum of local lore, which is an interesting cultural platform where you can get acquainted with the history of the city and learn about the life of the local population since ancient times.
The museum was recently moved to a new building. The exhibits are now located in spacious, bright halls and are divided into 3 exhibitions.
The first introduces tourists to the history of the region since ancient times. Archaeological finds from the Neolithic era to the late Middle Ages tell about the lifestyle of the population of those historical times. The exhibition includes weapons, labor and household items, horse harnesses, and the remains of fossil animals.
The second exhibition introduces the life of the city during the Great Patriotic War. In particular, with fellow countrymen who fought heroically during the war. It also talks about how the city developed in the post-war period. After all, it was then that oil production began in this region.
The third exhibition tells about the people who glorified Almetyevsk in peacetime and about its modern development.
The museum is located at: st. Mira, house 1.
How Almetyevsk found its name
We decided to talk about the name of our city. Of course, a resident of any town, village, village, city interprets the name of his settlement to suit himself. How residents and visitors call our city – there are many options here.
What do Almetyevsk residents call their native land? We conducted a survey in our VKontakte group “Almetyevsk News (Banner of Labor)”. Subscribers were offered five options for the name of the city. And one more thing: they could show off their creativity and share new ideas. The votes were distributed among 106 respondents. 47.2% answered that the city is called as it is - Almetyevsk, the name is abbreviated (Almet) - 31.1%, 2.8% voted for the oil city, but 5.7% voted for the long and proud name - oil capital. The overwhelming majority of the population speaks simply Tatar - Elmet. The remaining 1.9% did not share what they call the city, reserving the right to keep a secret.
Let's remember the history of the name itself. Let's fast forward from 2018, the year of drones and cars in outer space, to 1719. A time when agriculture was the main occupation of the population, and the appearance of the first submarine was something beyond belief.
The lands of the southeast of present-day Tatarstan were empty almost until the first third of the 18th century. Thanks to a survey of the authorities, in 1840 it became known that the village of Almet-Mullino (now the city of Almetyevsk) was founded in 1719, and in 1747 the presence of 23 households and 85 male souls was recorded in it.
There were two opinions about the founder of the settlement. The first mention of the village of Almetyevo dates back to 1735. Mulla Almet wrote a letter to Colonel I.N. Tatishchev, which ended with the words: “I, Almet-Mulla, wrote this letter to Zayu from the Almeteva village.” It turns out that the village was named after the mullah.
Nevertheless, the prevailing opinion among historians and local historians was that the village of Almetyevo on the Zai River was founded by Almukhamet, a native of the village of Almetyevo, Baylyarsky volost (now the village of Almetyevo, Sarmanovsky district). In this case, they usually referred to the text of the shedjere of Bikchura Khan, recorded by Riza Fakhreddinov.
However, arguments in favor of the founder of the village of Almetyevo were obtained during a complete census in 1746-1747. The documents indicate that in the village of Almetyevo there lived one person named Almet, the son of Seit. He owned a mill on the Ursala River, which spoke of his prosperity, and the very appeal of Mullah Almet to the command of the Sheshmin Landmilitsky regiment (above about this letter) indicates that already during this period he belonged to the ruling league.
It follows that the founder of the village of Almetyevo (Almet-Mullino) on the Zai River was a 23-year-old Tatar, Teptya by class, mullah Almet Seitov.
On August 10, 1930, Almetyevo became a regional center. In 1952, the village of Almetyevo was transformed into a workers' settlement.
By decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR on November 3, 1953, the working village of Almetyevo was transformed into a city of republican subordination - Almetyevsk.
This day is considered the founding day of the city of Almetyevsk. Based on an article by R. Amirkhanov from the book “Almetyevsk”, published in 2003, prepared by Regina PANFILOVA
■ Shedzhere (shezhere, shezhere, shezhire, sachara, Kaz. shezhire, Kyrgyzstan sanzhyra, Bashk. shezhere, Uzbek shajara, sanjara) - the name of the family tree some Turkic peoples. Shedzhere is most widespread among the Bashkirs, Kazakhs and Kyrgyz. In addition to the genealogy itself, the shedjere includes a statement of the most outstanding events from the life of a particular clan or tribe, that is, it is a kind of chronicle.
■ Landmilitsky regiment - a branch of the settled army that existed in Russia in 1713-1775. and carried out military border service, including in the Orenburg region. The Landmilitsky regiment belonged to the regular troops.
■ Teptyar (tiptyari, Bashk. tipter, Tat. tipter, tipter) is a social group known in Bashkortostan since the 17th century.
Some researchers consider the Teptyars as an estate (A.Z. Asfandiyarov, R.N. Rakhimov), and some as an ethnic class group (R.G. Kuzeev, D.M. Iskhakov). At different times the term had different meanings. The question of the origin and formation of this ethnic group is debatable today. Advertising
Drama Theater
The Tatar Drama Theater was created in 1944. Performances in Russian and Tatar languages take place on its stage. The building itself has a solemn appearance and consists of two floors. A wide snow-white staircase leads to the central hall of visitors.
The theater lives an intense creative life. Thanks to its great potential and active touring activities, the theater is known far beyond the borders of Tatarstan. In the case when the performance is presented in the Tatar language, for the convenience of Russian-speaking spectators, there are headphones on each chair through which the translation is broadcast.
The theater building is located in the city center at the address: Lenin Street, 37.
Coat of arms of Almetyevsk
The coat of arms of Almetyevsk is made in the form of a so-called French shield. In the upper part there is a red rectangle (side 1/6 of the height of the coat of arms), with the inscription of the name of the city. The letters are convex and golden in color.
In the central section of the emblem’s plane, against a blue background, an oil rig with a drill bit is depicted. On a blue background, in the left corner - the numbers “1953”. There is a yellow border around the perimeter. The composition is not included in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation. Approved by Decision No. 558 of the executive committee of the City Council of People's Deputies on October 9, 1987.
Pasmurov's estate
What else to see in Almetyevsk and the surrounding area? Many tourists prefer to go to the estate of landowner Pasmurov, which was built in the 18th century and is the oldest building in the vicinity of the city.
The estate of that time was a spectacular three-story building with large white columns. Today this architectural creation is destroyed. All that remains of the estate is an old brick outbuilding and a small, overgrown pond. But despite this, the place attracts many tourists with its history.
Now there is a school here. In her museum you can see old photos of Almetyevsk landmarks from different angles.
The estate is located in the village of Novonikolsky, Almetyevsk district.
Aktash Proval
Not far from the city there is a lake called Aktashsky Proval, which in 2005 was recognized as a natural monument of regional significance.
In August 1939, a tractor was working in a field near the village of Kaleikino. The unsuspecting tractor driver drove the tractor in the direction of one of the hills, and suddenly a gap formed below, into which the tractor and the tractor driver fell.
They were unable to get the tractor driver out, and the place acquired a bad reputation among local residents. A lake with clean and transparent water formed at the bottom of the hole. Several attempts were made to descend into the depths of the hole and find the sources of the current. But they were never found.
The Aktash failure is something that every tourist tries to see in Almetyevsk (more precisely in the Almetyevsky district). After all, according to legend, if you throw a pebble into the lake and make a wish, it will definitely come true.
Map of Almetyevsk with houses
The northeast of the city is built up with low-rise comfortable houses, in which about a third of the population lives. In the west and northwest there are modern neighborhoods and the private sector. Using a map of Almetyevsk with house numbers, you can find any building if its address is known.
In the historical district of the city there are many green spaces; the facades of the buildings have been renovated and look very modern and beautiful. However, most townspeople prefer to live in the northeastern part, where large-scale construction of private brick cottages is underway. The prestige of the area influences the pricing policy in the real estate market.
A map of Almetyevsk with houses allows you to verify the presence of infrastructure facilities in each microdistrict of the city, as well as see whether there are green parks and ponds, highways and stops nearby.
Other sights of Almetyevsk
In 2007, a monument to oil was erected in the city, which represents an oil fountain and consists of 12 silver jets 27 meters high.
The monument is located on Lenin Street. There are benches and flower beds nearby. This area has become a favorite place for local residents to meet and walk.
The cascade of ponds is another attraction of Almetyevsk on Gafiatullina Street. Here you can make a date or meet with friends, ride a bike, stand on the Lovers' Bridge and simply admire the surroundings.
Adjacent to the cascades is Gagarin Street, which is a long pedestrian promenade area. On its territory there are many gazebos, sculptures and various interesting objects.
There is also the Aeronaut sports club, which offers those who wish to take a ride over the city in a hot air balloon.
Here on Lenin Street there is an art gallery of Almetyevsk. What to see at the exhibition? Its funds contain thousands of works of decorative and applied art, paintings and sculptures by Soviet and Tatar masters.
The exhibitions of this gallery are enjoyed by both Almetyevsk residents and tourists coming to the city.
Economy and industry of Almetyevsk
The economic component of Almetyevsk, like the entire region, is the oil industry. A significant part of the city's budget is formed by oil refining companies.
A large hosiery factory “Alsu” operates on the territory of Neftegrad; it was built and opened at the initiative of an oil refining company in order to reduce female unemployment in narrowly specialized employment.
Industrial enterprises are located close to each other, creating a kind of industrial zone in the city. The location of industrial districts can be viewed on Yandex maps of Almetyevsk.
There are many local entrepreneurs working in Neftegrad, who have filled the city with shopping, entertainment and business centers, hairdressers, cafes, restaurants, and shops. On the central streets it is impossible to find a house in which the entire first floor is not occupied by retail or service facilities.
The standard of living in the city is quite high and practically does not differ from the capital of the republic. This helps keep young people in Neftegrad and increase the population.
