Vikhorevka Explained

En Name:Vikhorevka
Ru Name:Вихоревка
Coordinates:56.1167°N 111°W
Map Label Position:right
Federal Subject:Irkutsk Oblast
Federal Subject Ref:[1]
Adm District Jur:Bratsky District
Inhabloc Cat:Town
Mun District Jur:Bratsky Municipal District
Urban Settlement Jur:Vikhorevskoye Urban Settlement
Mun Admctr Of:Vikhorevskoye Urban Settlement
Pop 2010Census:22520
Established Date:1957
Current Cat Date:1966
Postal Codes:665770–665772
Dialing Codes:3953
Website:http://www.adm-vih.ru/

Vikhorevka (Russian: Вихоревка|p=ˈvʲixərʲɪfkə) is a town in Bratsky District of Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Vikhorevka River (Angara River's tributary), 916km (569miles) northwest of Irkutsk, the administrative center of the oblast, and 46km (29miles) southwest of Bratsk. Population:

History

It was founded in 1957[2] as a workers' settlement due to the construction of the western section of the Baikal–Amur Mainline between Tayshet and Bratsk. The river, the railway station, and the town were named after Vikhor Savin, a Strelets sotnik who was killed here by the Tungus people in 1630. It was granted town status in 1966.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Vikhorevka is subordinated to Bratsky District.[3] As a municipal division, the town of Vikhorevka is incorporated within Bratsky Municipal District as Vikhorevskoye Urban Settlement.[4]

Economy

The town's economy relies mainly on timber production, as well as a railway depot.

References

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Charter of Irkutsk Oblast
  2. Book: Энциклопедия Города России. 2003. Большая Российская Энциклопедия. Moscow. 5-7107-7399-9. 71.
  3. Registry of the Administrative-Territorial Formations of Irkutsk Oblast
  4. Law #76-oz