Mariinsk
Town in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
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Mariinsk (Russian: Мариинск) is a town in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia, where the Trans-Siberian Railway crosses the Kiya River (Ob's basin), 180 kilometers (110 mi) northeast of Kemerovo, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 40,526 (2010 census);[3] 42,977 (2002 census);[8] 40,956 (1989 Soviet census);[9] 39,700 (1972).
Mariinsk
Мариинск | |
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Rabochaya Street in Mariinsk | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Interactive map of Mariinsk | |
  Mariinsk Location of Mariinsk  Mariinsk Mariinsk (Kemerovo Oblast) | |
| Coordinates: 56°12′N 87°47′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Kemerovo Oblast[1] |
| Founded | 18th century[2] |
| Town status since | 1856[2] |
| Elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 40,526 |
| 39,883 (−1.6%) | |
| • Subordinated to | Mariinsk Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1] |
| • Capital of | Mariinsky District,[1] Mariinsk Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1] |
| • Municipal district | Mariinsky Municipal District[5] |
| • Urban settlement | Mariinskoye Urban Settlement[5] |
| • Capital of | Mariinsky Municipal District,[5] Mariinskoye Urban Settlement[5] |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (MSK+4  [6]) |
| Postal codes[7] | 652150, 652152–652156, 652159 |
| OKTMO ID | 32616101001 |
| Website | www |
History
It was founded in the 18th century as the village of Kiyskoye (Кийское).[2] In 1856, it was granted town status as Kiysk and renamed Mariinsk after Empress Maria, consort of Alexander II, one year later.[2]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Mariinsk serves as the administrative center of Mariinsky District, even though is not a part of it.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as Mariinsk Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction – an administrative unit with a status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, Mariinsk Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated within Mariinsky Municipal District as Mariinskoye Urban Settlement.[5]