Desnogorsk
Town in Smolensk Oblast, Russia
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Desnogorsk (Russian: Десного́рск) is a town in Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Desna River 153 kilometers (95 mi) southeast of Smolensk. Population: 29,677 (2010 census);[3] 32,070 (2002 census);[7] 32,302 (1989 Soviet census).[8] Desnogorsk is located on the banks of the Desna River and is surrounded by Roslavlsky District.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 9,830 | — |
| 1989 | 32,302 | +228.6% |
| 2002 | 32,070 | −0.7% |
| 2010 | 31,100 | −3.0% |
| 2021 | 25,345 | −18.5% |
| Source: Census data | ||
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Desnogorsk
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| Coordinates: 54°09′N 33°17′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Smolensk Oblast[1] |
| urban-type settlement | 1974[2] |
| Town status since | 1989[2] |
| Government | |
| • Leader | Mikhail Khobotov |
| Elevation | 200 m (660 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 29,677 |
• Estimate (2024) | 24,618 (−17%) |
| • Subordinated to | Desnogorsk Urban Okrug[1] |
| • Capital of | Desnogorsk Urban Okrug[1] |
| • Urban okrug | Desnogorsk Urban Okrug[4] |
| • Capital of | Desnogorsk Urban Okrug[4] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [5]) |
| Postal codes[6] | 216400, 216401 |
| OKTMO ID | 66710000001 |
| Website | admin-smolensk |
Geography
Climate
Desnogorsk has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Dfb in the Köppen climate classification).
| Climate data for Desnogorsk | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −4.6 (23.7) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
1.8 (35.2) |
11 (52) |
17.7 (63.9) |
20.7 (69.3) |
23.2 (73.8) |
21.9 (71.4) |
16 (61) |
8.8 (47.8) |
2.3 (36.1) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
9.4 (49.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −6.6 (20.1) |
−6.1 (21.0) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
6.5 (43.7) |
13.4 (56.1) |
16.9 (62.4) |
19.4 (66.9) |
18 (64) |
12.5 (54.5) |
6.2 (43.2) |
0.6 (33.1) |
−3.6 (25.5) |
6.3 (43.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −8.9 (16.0) |
−8.8 (16.2) |
−4.9 (23.2) |
1.5 (34.7) |
8.3 (46.9) |
12.1 (53.8) |
15 (59) |
13.7 (56.7) |
8.9 (48.0) |
3.4 (38.1) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
2.8 (37.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 52 (2.0) |
45 (1.8) |
46 (1.8) |
48 (1.9) |
72 (2.8) |
83 (3.3) |
94 (3.7) |
79 (3.1) |
63 (2.5) |
69 (2.7) |
54 (2.1) |
51 (2.0) |
756 (29.7) |
| Source: https://en.climate-data.org/asia/russian-federation/smolensk-oblast/desnogorsk-46612/ | |||||||||||||
History
It was founded as a settlement around the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant in 1974 (construction started in 1972).[2] It belonged to Roslavlsky District. It was granted town status in 1989 and simultaneously declared to be the town of oblast significance.[2]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is, together with one rural locality, incorporated as Desnogorsk Urban Okrug—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban okrug status.[4]
Economy
Industry
Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant is the main enterprise in Desnogorsk.
Transportation
The Russian route A130, formerly A101, connecting Moscow with the border of Belarus and continuing to Babruysk, passes close to Desnogorsk. There is also a connection to the road between Roslavl and Yelnya which continues further via Dorogobuzh and Safonovo to the M1 highway.
There is a railroad in Desnogorsk but no passenger traffic. The closest railway station with passenger traffic is Roslavl I.
