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Solvychegodsk

Solvychegodsk

Solvychegodsk’s name is derived from the Russian for ‘salt’ (‘sol’) and the name of the river on which it stands (the Vychegda). The production of salt played an important role in the history of the city as the Stroganov family opened salterns here in the 16th century and developed a thriving industry which in turn established the Stroganovs as one of the most successful industrial dynasties of the Russian Empire. 

Due to its relatively remote location, many old churches and other buildings have survived and for such, the city has been award Historical City status. However this does not make it the easiest place to visit. The closest railway station is located 30km away in Kotlas.


Basic facts
Name in Russian
Сольвычегодск
Status
City in the Kotlas District of the Arkhangelsk Region
Location
On the River Vychegda
Distance
12km west of Koryazhma, 630km south-east of Arkhangelsk, 2,750km east of St Petersburg, 2,260km north-east of Moscow
Time Zone
Moscow Time
Population
2,261people (2014)
First Mentioned
1492
Titles/Awards
Historical City of Russia