Economy
Velsk is the center of the timber and wood chemical industry (timber industry enterprise, timber transshipment base, etc.). Also in the city there is an asphalt concrete plant, meat and dairy plants, a bakery, a poultry factory (it burned down on February 25, 2015), lemonade is produced and artesian water is bottled.
There is a modern gas turbine thermal power plant (put into operation in the spring of 2003, operating on the basis of two GT-009 gas turbines operating on natural gas) with a capacity of 18 MW.
Story
The settlement was first mentioned in 1137 in the charter of the Novgorod prince Svyatoslav Olgovich as a collection point for church tribute; in the chronicle of 1397 it is mentioned as the volost of Vel.
In 1462, as a result of the stubborn struggle of the Novgorod Republic and the Moscow princes, the Velsky Pogost as part of the Vazhsky volost began to belong to the Moscow state, and in 1550 it became the Velsky Posad.
On October 2, 1780, the coat of arms of Velsk was Supremely approved: “In the first part is the coat of arms of Vologda. In the second part, a barrel filled with tar in a golden field is a sign that the inhabitants of this city are engaged in a noble bargaining with it.” In the 19th century, Velsk was a center of flax production, as well as the manufacture of wood products (resin, turpentine, tar, etc.). Wel fairs became famous.
It received its modern name and status as a county town in 1780.
Since the 80s of the 19th century, Velsk has become a place of political exile. At various times, Pyotr Smidovich, a prominent figure in the revolutionary movement in Russia, Pavel Blyakhin, the author of the famous book “The Little Red Devils,” and Pyotr Moiseenko, the organizer of the Morozov strike in Orekhovo-Zuevo, were in exile in the city. In the 1850s, the writer Alexander Levitov was in exile in Velsk, and from 1866 to 1867, the revolutionary populist Porfiry Voinoralsky (Voinaralsky) was in exile.
Social sphere, attractions
The area of land within the city limits as of January 1, 2009 is 26,500 thousand m², including built-up land - 9,340 thousand m², the area of green spaces excluding undeveloped forests - 3,940 thousand m². There are about 130 streets and alleys in the city[17]. The main thoroughfare of the regional center, passing through it from north to south, is Dzerzhinsky Street (formerly Vologodskaya Street), which crosses Lenin Square (formerly Torgovaya, and then Svobody)[18].
On the territory of the city there is a central district hospital[19], a clinic, a state inpatient social service institution, a psychoneurological boarding school, a district dental clinic, an interdistrict blood transfusion station, and a branch of the regional center for disaster medicine.
The city has 5 secondary educational institutions, 3 institutions of primary vocational education, 2 institutions of secondary vocational education (Velsky Agricultural College[20], Velsky Economic College[21]), four branches of universities, a center for psychological and pedagogical rehabilitation and correction.
The additional education system is represented by a children's art school, a children's and youth center, a children's creativity center, and a children's sports school.
Velsk is remarkable in terms of history, culture, and tourism. Monuments of local significance are widely represented in the city: buildings of civil architecture, administrative, cultural and educational significance. The most valuable from the point of view of preserving the architectural heritage is the historically developed central part of the city, which still plays the role of the city center. The main square of the city is represented by the buildings of the court, the prosecutor's office, the local history museum[22], the tax office, and the cultural center.
Transport
Velsk is a railway station on the Moscow-Kotlas-Vorkuta line. Construction in the 1940s Sevdvinlag Pechora (now Northern) railway played a big role in the development of the city. The Moscow-Vologda-Arkhangelsk highway passes through Velsk, and construction of a highway connecting Velsk with Karelia is underway. [ source?
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4 km south of the city there is an airport with a paved runway capable of receiving middle-class passenger aircraft (regular passenger flights are not currently carried out; the airfield is used for sanitary missions and aviation work).
Climate
The climate of Velsk is temperate continental.
- Average annual air temperature - +2.7 °C
- Relative air humidity - 77.7%
- Average wind speed - 1.5 m/s
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IndicatorJan.Feb.MarchApr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sep.Oct.November.Dec.YearAbsolute maximum, °C8,59,415,127,130,934,635,235,628,222,211,07,635,6Average maximum, °C−9,5−7,50,17,714, 920,322,719,513,15.5−2.9− 7.16.8Average temperature, °C−12.4−10.9−4.22.79,514.817.314.48.92.7−4.8−9.52.7Average minimum, °C−16.3−15. 2−8.9−2.43.48.911.89.44.8−0.1−7.6−12.9−1.8Absolute minimum, °C−44.5−38.7−32.2− 22.2−7.8−2.71.6−2.2−8.2−20−33.9−38.9−44.5 Precipitation rate, mm383541495467767965564541645Source: [climatebase.ru/station/22867/ Velsk, Russian Federation]. Archive of climate data. [www.webcitation.org/67g5GVvFP Archived from the original on May 15, 2012].Population
Population
| Year | Population |
| 1856 | 800 |
| 1897 | 2000 |
| 1926 | 3500 |
| 1939 | 6700 |
| 1959 | 16 938 |
| 1967 | 19 000 |
| 1970 | 21 899 |
| 1979 | 24 556 |
| 1989 | 25 967 |
| 1992 | 26 800 |
| 1996 | 26 400 |
| 1998 | 26 400 |
| 2000 | 26 200 |
| 2001 | 25 900 |
| 2002 | 26 241 |
| 2003 | 26 200 |
| 2005 | 25 300 |
| 2006 | 26 200 |
| 2007 | 26 100 |
| 2008 | 26 000 |
| 2009 | 25 900 |
| 2010 | 25 757 |
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The most beautiful towns of the Russian North: Velsk
Velsk is a regional center in the Arkhangelsk region on the banks of the Vaga River. 22 thousand people live here. We decided to walk around the city in the morning before going to the Povazhye House Painting Museum.
Officially, Velsk is not yet included in the Association of the most beautiful villages and towns in Russia, but after walking around the city with a camera, I think that the city is quite worthy of this title.
So, we leave the car near the local history museum and go for a walk.
Scheduled stop. A little imagination and effort, and the city is transformed.
Behind the stop is the House of Culture. He's not quite ordinary. From the outside you can’t tell that this used to be the largest temple in the city - the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
On the other side you can see what little remains of the temple's architecture.
We go out to the embankment. The embankment in Velsk is wonderful even in winter.
For me, real beauty is not gilding, special types of marble and palaces behind six-meter fences, but houses like these in cozy towns.
Walking here is a pleasure even in minus 20 degrees below zero.
And look at the river! Such landscapes beg to be painted.
Recently a monument to Mikhail Lomonosov was erected on the embankment. He is dressed just for the weather.
Also worth noting is the reconciliation bench.
Every time I regret that we don’t have enough time to explore the cities and villages longer. But there is a lot to do, there are long stretches ahead, and the daylight hours are still short.
Not far from the embankment we go to a grocery store and feed our companion; this dog tagged along with us near a painted stop and walked with us all the way.
We go for a walk further around the city, away from the embankment, there are also a lot of interesting things there. Historical buildings in Velsk have been well preserved.
However, the Soviet legacy is also found. For example, a little constructivism.
Or Lenin, listed in the back of an art gallery.
And this is modern creativity. Velsk did not freeze in the 19th century.
But still, the face of Velsk is old houses. There are many of them, most of the houses are maintained in good condition.
Some require care.
Pay attention to the signs with house numbers in Velsk. It's just a fairy tale! And, note, this does not require multimillion-dollar budgets.
One of the most beautiful houses in Velsk. It houses a museum of house paintings, the only one in Russia. In Povazhye, there used to be a widespread tradition of painting the gables of houses and the inside of the houses themselves. This painted house was transported to Velsk from the village of Malaya Lipovka.
If you are in Velsk, be sure to come see the lion and unicorn, or even better, go on a tour. The most interesting thing is that later we came across houses with paintings with the same plot in several villages.
In general, I think you will agree that Velsk is a beautiful town. The members of our expedition believe that it deserves to be included in the list of the most beautiful villages and towns in Russia.
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Sunrise and sunset in Velsk on Thursday 08/5/2021
| Dawn | Sunset | Length of day |
| 04:03 +3 min | 20:31 -3 min | 16 hours 30 minutes -6 min |
For reference, there are about 132 streets in Velsk.
- Directory of Velsk
- The shops
1 Bicycle stores 1 Clothing markets 20 Hypermarkets 4 Children's stores 6 Online stores 3 Book stores 18 Computer stores 2 Cabinet furniture 3 Alcohol and liquor stores 1 Lingerie and swimsuit stores 4 Household appliances stores 3 Children's furniture stores 1 Denim clothing stores 1 Stores for the future moms 2 Toy stores 1 Stationery stores 1 Leather and fur stores 1 Computer accessories and peripherals stores 8 Cosmetics stores 1 Kitchen furniture stores 13 Furniture stores 1 Hardware and hardware stores 3 Laptop and tablet stores 1 Large-size clothing stores 26 Clothing and shoe stores 59 Grocery stores 1 Stores of garden tools and equipment 2 Stores of workwear 1 Stores of sports equipment and equipment 3 Stores of tobacco and smoking accessories 1 Stores of televisions 2 Stores of fabric 2 Stores of household goods 11 Stores of household goods and household chemicals 1 Stores of tea and coffee 1 Stores of sewing accessories 1 Electric and petrol tool stores 17 Electronics stores 1 Electrical goods stores 1 Office furniture 1 Custom-made furniture 4 Furniture stores and showrooms 1 Mosquito nets 2 Vegetable stores 2 Orthopedic stores and salons 6 Hunting and fishing stores 1 Sale of computers and components 1 Sale of detergents and cleaning products means 1 Sale of telephones and equipment 1 Food markets 1 Fish shops and markets 8 Markets 4 Sports stores 107 Supermarkets 39 Shopping centers 1 Department stores 8 Supermarkets 1 Tea shops
What region is Velsk?
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15 facts about the Velsky district
Velsky district is located in the south of the Arkhangelsk region. This is a wonderful region with a centuries-old history, which is full of exciting events.
1. According to the administration of the Velsky district for 2022, the district ranks first in the region in terms of population. The population density is 4.8 people per 1 square kilometer.
2. In the middle of the 19th century, Velsk hosted Emperor Alexander II.
3. In Pezhma there is the Church of the Epiphany with a bell tower, the construction date of which dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. The best thing is that today the temple complex continues to operate and is open to tourists.
4. In the past, Velsk was a place of political exile. Hundreds of people served their sentences in the Velsk region, among them were P.A. Blyakhin - Soviet writer and P.G. Smidovich is a leader of the revolutionary movement in Russia.
5. Daria Stavrovich - Russian singer, composer, vocalist of the group “Slot”, born in the city of Velsk.
6. Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov stopped for the night at an inn near Velsk when he was on his way to Moscow with a fish train.
7. Velsk is one of the most ancient cities. It was first mentioned in chronicles in 1137.
8. In November 2022, the first and so far only museum of house paintings in the Arkhangelsk region opened in Velsk. The “Museum of House Paintings of Povazhye” conducts various excursions; in the museum you can learn not only about the paintings, but also about the life of peasants and the structure of an ancient house.
9. Nikolai Rubtsov’s fiancée, Lyudmila Derbina, found guilty of murdering the poet, lived in Velsk after leaving prison.
10. Famous geneticist and ally of N.I. Vavilova Georgy Dmitrievich Karpechenko was born in the city of Velsk. He was shot during the years of Stalin's repressions.
11. In the village of Khoroshevskaya there is the largest horse breeding complex in the Arkhangelsk region. Here you can take an excursion, feed the horses, and also learn horse riding.
12. In the village of Bereznik, Velsky district, there is a chicken hut (a house that was heated by a stove without a chimney), built 200 years ago. This building is the only one preserved in the Velsk region. On special excursions you can go inside and see the decoration of the hut.
13. Since the 16th century, the main trade of the Veliki residents was tar smoking. Velsk resin was exported for sale abroad. As a sign of this, a barrel of tar is depicted on the coat of arms of Velsk.
14. Alexander Selyaninov, a skier from Velsk, in 2012 became the champion of the 1st Youth Olympic Games in the 10 km classic style race.
15. During the Great Patriotic War, residents of the Velsk region worked unitedly for the benefit of the front. 710 thousand rubles were collected for the construction of a tank column, collective farms donated tons of grain to the Red Army Fund. The region hosted evacuees and supplied the front with clothing, skis, and food.
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Museum of Local Lore named after V.F. Kulakova
The date of creation of the museum is 1919. At first it was simply the collection and preservation of ancient objects of the peasant V.F. Kulakova. The museum's collection includes more than 18,000 real exhibits . Local residents consider this museum the main custodian of the history of Velsk and the Velsk region. The museum often hosts master classes, evenings, and art studios.
Location: Lenin street - 39.
Assumption Church
Most local people know this church as a cemetery. If you ask why, they simply answer: “It’s always been called that.” Operating since 1946. Young and old come to this church. The doors are open to both locals and tourists who want to hear about the history of the city.
A huge pear-shaped dome with a pentagonal altar is visible from afar. The bell tower was broken. But this did not affect the temple in any way. Thanks to the departure of parishioners and the attention of the authorities, the church continues to delight all believers to this day. It is located near the city center.
Location: South Slobodka street - 2
"Velsky Forest" and "Velsk Khleboproduct"
The Velsk Forest and Velsk Hleboproduct enterprises opened their doors to guests and local residents. There is a chance to hear the history of the enterprise, see the equipment, and also follow the entire production cycle of the final product. You can also look at the workshops.
Location: “Velsky Forest” - Zavodskaya street, 25. Velsk Khleboproduct - Gagarin street 2B.
Horse breeding complex
Velsk is proud of the Khoroshevsky horse breeding complex. Here you can watch trotting races with testing of breeding horses. Even in winter you can come for a tour of the stables or for horse riding lessons. You can also just ride a horse through the beautiful surroundings. Horses can be fed carrots, sugar or bread. If an hour is very short, then there is a chance to purchase a subscription to the sports section.
Baba Lida Museum
100 km from Velsk there is a very soulful village of Stroevskoye. The surrounding area is hilly. Not many people. The number of permanent residents is about 1143 people. And in this village there is a very interesting attraction - the “Museum of Baba Lida”.
This is an ordinary private house, where the mistress of the house receives visitors and shows a huge collection of antique household items, ancient costumes, tools, tools and labor items. She herself, in national costume, tells and shows everything, and after everything she organizes cooking master classes.
