Achinsk (
Russian: А́чинск) is a
city in
Krasnoyarsk Krai,
Russia, located on the right bank of the
Chulym River near its intersection with the
Trans-Siberian Railway, 184 kilometers (114 mi) west of
Krasnoyarsk. Area: 103.21 square kilometers (39.8 sq mi). Population: 114,010 (2006 est.); 118,744 (
2002 Census); 121,572 (
1989 Census); 85,000 (1969); 32,000 (1939).
It was founded in 1641 as Achinsky
ostrog on the
Bely Iyus River. After a fire, it was moved to the Chulym River in 1683; hence the official city birthday is considered to be
July 25,
1683. Town status was granted in 1782.
The city is served by
Achinsk Airport. As of September 2007, the mayor of the city is Ilay AkhmetovAchinsk (
Russian: А́чинск) is a
city in
Krasnoyarsk Krai,
Russia, located on the right bank of the
Chulym River near its intersection with the
Trans-Siberian Railway, 184 kilometers (114 mi) west of
Krasnoyarsk. Area: 103.21 square kilometers (39.8 sq mi). Population: 114,010 (2006 est.); 118,744 (
2002 Census); 121,572 (
1989 Census); 85,000 (1969); 32,000 (1939).
It was founded in 1641 as Achinsky
ostrog on the
Bely Iyus River. After a fire, it was moved to the Chulym River in 1683; hence the official city birthday is considered to be
July 25,
1683. Town status was granted in 1782.
The city is served by
Achinsk Airport. As of September 2007, the mayor of the city is Ilay Akhmetov