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Krasnokamsk (Russian: Краснокамск) is a town in Perm Krai, Russia, located on the north bank of the Kama River, 35 kilometers (22 mi) west of Perm, the administrative center of the krai. Population: 51,916 (2010 Census); 53,724 (2002 Census); 57,681 (1989 Soviet census).




History


Foundation of the town is associated with the construction of the Kama paper mill. 1930 is considered to be the date of the foundation. The settlement was originally called Bumstroy (Бумстрой), but in 1933 it was renamed Krasnokamsk and was granted urban-type settlement status. In 1938, it was granted town status.
The construction of the paper mill lead to the emergence of the Zakamsk CHP and Goznak paper and printing factory. In 1942, on the basis of evacuees from Moscow Oblast enterprise was created metal grid factory.
In 1934, oil was found on the factory's territory and in 1936 the extraction of petroleum began. In 1943, an oil refinery was built. Light and food industry factories were built later.




Administrative and municipal status


Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is, together with the work settlement of Overyata and seventy-two rural localities, incorporated as the town of krai significance of Krasnokamsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the town of Krasnokamsk is incorporated as Krasnokamskoye Urban Settlement within Krasnokamsky Municipal District and serves as the municipal district's administrative center. The work settlement of Overyata and the seventy-two rural localities are grouped into one urban settlement and one rural settlement within Krasnokamsky Municipal District.




Transportation


Krasnokamsk has advantageous transport position. A 9-kilometer (5.6 mi) branch line connect it with the main Perm–Moscow railway. Important highway runs through Krasnokamsk and connects Perm, Ochyor, and Igra (in the Udmurt Republic). The town is connected by bus with other destinations. During Soviet times, river transport also functioned, allowing to reach the left bank of the Kama faster.




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Законодательное собрание Пермской области. Закон №416-67 от 28 февраля 1996 г. «Об административно-территориальном устройстве Пермского края», в ред. Закона №504-ПК от 9 июля 2015 г. «О внесении изменений в Закон Пермской области "Об административно-территориальном устройстве Пермского края"». Вступил в силу с момента опубликования. Опубликован: "Звезда", №38, 12 марта 1996 г. (Legislative Assembly of Perm Oblast. Law #416-67 of February 28, 1996 On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Perm Krai, as amended by the Law #504-PK of July 9, 2015 On Amending the Law of Perm Oblast "On the Administrative-Territorial Structure of Perm Krai". Effective as of the moment of publication.).
Законодательное собрание Пермской области. Закон №1747-359 от 10 ноября 2004 г. «Об утверждении границ и о наделении статусом муниципальных образований административной территории города Краснокамска Пермского края», в ред. Закона №273-ПК от 14 декабря 2013 г. «О внесении изменений в отдельные Законы Пермской области, Коми-Пермяцкого автономного округа, Пермского края». Вступил в силу через десять дней со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Бюллетень Законодательного Собрания и администрации Пермской области", №12, I часть, 9 декабря 2004 г. (Legislative Assembly of Perm Oblast. Law #1747-359 of November 10, 2004 On Establishing the Borders and on Granting the Status to the Municipal Formations of the Administrative Territory of the Town of Krasnokamsk of Perm Krai, as amended by the Law #273-PK of December 14, 2013 On Amending Various Laws of Perm Oblast, Komi-Permyak Autonomous Okrug, Perm Krai. Effective as of the day which is ten days following the day of the official publication.).




External links


Official website of Krasnokamsk (in Russian)
Forum of Krasnokamsk (in Russian)

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