Shadrinsk (russian: Ша́дринск) is a

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in Kurgan Oblast,

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, located on the left bank of the

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( Ob's basin) northwest of

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. Population:

History

Shadrinsk was founded in 1662 as an agricultural and trade settlement. Shadrinsk hosted the second largest fair in the Urals region. Town status was granted to it from 1712 to 1737 and in 1781.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Shadrinsk serves as the

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of Shadrinsky District, even though it is not a part of it.Law #316 As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as Shadrinsk Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction—an administrative unit with a status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, Shadrinsk Town Under Oblast Jurisdiction is incorporated as Shadrinsk Urban Okrug.Law #419

Climate

Shadrinsk has a

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(

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''Dfb''), with very cold winters and warm summers. The average temperature in January is , and the record low is . The average temperature in July is , and the record high is . Precipitation is moderate, but is significantly higher in summer than at other times of the year. In the last 5 years there has been a trend towards hot May and dry August(for about 23 days, the temperature in the town was above 30 degrees!).

Economy

There is a hydraulic systems plant (ShAAZ, Shadrinsky Avtoagregatny Zavod) 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.

Military

The town is home to Shadrinsk air base which is a minor airlift facility.

Education

Educational facilities include Shadrinsk State Pedagogical university and Shadrinsk Industrial-Pedagogical Technical School.

Twin cities

Twin cities are cities with which twinning agreements have been concluded.

References

Notes

Sources

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External links

Official website of Shadrinsk
*Mojgorod.ru
Entry on Shadrinsk
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