Shadrinsk
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Shadrinsk (Russian: Шадринск) is a town in Kurgan Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Iset River (Ob's basin) some 146 km northwest of Kurgan at . Town status granted in 1781. Population: 80,300 (2005 est.); 80,865 (2002 Census).
Average summer temperature is +20°C, with recorded maximum of +40°C. Average winter temperature is −20°C, with recorded minimum of −45°C.
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[edit] History
Shadrinsk was founded in 1662 as an agricultural and trade settlement. Shadrinsk hosted the second largest fair in the Urals region. It is home to Shadrinsk air base which is a minor airlift facility.
[edit] Economy
There is a hydraulic systems plant (ShaAz) in the town, which manufactures auto parts. The plant is controlled by the Ural Mining Metallurgical Company (UMMC).
Another plant is Shadrinsk Milk Canning Plant. It produces dairy products and Shadrinskaya brand mineral water.
[edit] Education
Educational facilities include Shadrinsk State Pedagogical Institute and Shadrinsk Industrial-Pedagogical Technical School.
[edit] External links
- An entry on Shadrinsk at Mojgorod.ru (Russian)
- Shadrinsk.ru (Russian)
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Cities and towns in Kurgan Oblast |  |
| Administrative center: Kurgan Dalmatovo | Kataysk | Kurtamysh | Makushino | Petukhovo | Shadrinsk | Shchuchye | Shumikha |
