Yadrin
Town in the Chuvash Republic, Russia
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Yadrin (Russian: Я́дрин; Chuvash: Етӗрне, Yetĕrne) is a town and the administrative center of Yadrinsky District of the Chuvash Republic, Russia. Yadrin is located on the left bank of the Sura River, 86 kilometers (53 mi) southwest of Cheboksary, the capital of the republic. Population: 9,614 (2010 census);[2] 10,573 (2002 census);[6] 10,149 (1989 Soviet census).[7]
Yadrin
Ядрин | |
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| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Chuvash | Етĕрне |
Yadrin in 2018 | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Interactive map of Yadrin | |
  Yadrin Location of Yadrin  Yadrin Yadrin (Chuvash Republic) | |
| Coordinates: 55°56′N 46°12′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Chuvashia[1] |
| Administrative district | Yadrinsky District[1] |
| Urban settlementSelsoviet | Yadrinskoye |
| Founded | 1590 |
| Town status since | 1781 |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 9,614 |
• Estimate (2021) | 7,918 (−17.6%) |
| • Capital of | Yadrinsky District,[1] Yadrinskoye Urban Settlement |
| • Municipal district | Yadrinsky Municipal District[3] |
| • Urban settlement | Yadrinskoye Urban Settlement[3] |
| • Capital of | Yadrinsky Municipal District,[3] Yadrinskoye Urban Settlement[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [4]) |
| Postal code[5] | 429060 |
| OKTMO ID | 97653101001 |
History
Yadrin was founded in 1590 as a fortified settlement. It was granted town status in 1781.[citation needed]
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Yadrin serves as the administrative center of Yadrinsky District.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Yadrinsky District as Yadrinskoye Urban Settlement.[1] As a municipal division, this administrative unit has urban settlement status and is a part of Yadrinsky Municipal District.[3]
Demography
The Russian Federation Census 2010 reported a resident population for Yadrin of 9,614, a 5% decline from the 1989 census. The population of Yadrin peaked in 1996 at 11,000, and has since declined steadily.
Ethnic composition
The population of Yadrin consists mainly of the two following ethnic groups; the Chuvash (67%), and ethnic Russians (31%).
Economy
Yadrin has several factories and development bases of the companies of heavy and food industry (e.g., Yadrin machinery plant, Yadrin factory of metal products, YMZ-Energy, Yadrin garment factory, Yadrin meat-packing plant).[citation needed] The town has branches of the following banks: Sberbank of Russia, Rosselkhozbank, Rosgosstrakh Bank.[citation needed]
Education
In Yadrin are 3 schools, a sport school and the Palace children's creativity.[citation needed]
Culture
Museums
- Yadrin regional arts and local lore Museum;
- The House-museum of artist of the USSR N.D.Mordvinov.
Main sights
- Holy Trinity Cathedral;
- The Building of The Provincial Assembly;
- The house of the merchant Zheleznov.
Notable residents
Notable people born in Yadrin include:
- Nikolay Ashmarin, Russian and Soviet linguist, Turkologist;