Asino (russian: А́сино) is a types of inhabited localities in Russia, town and the administrative center of Asinovsky District in Tomsk Oblast, Russia. Population: It was previously known as ''Kseniyevsky'' (until 1930).

History

It was founded in 1896 as the transmigratory settlement of Kseniyevsky (); in 1930 the construction of the railway to Tomsk started. The settlement was renamed Asino in 1930 after the railway station, and the town status was granted to it in 1952.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the subdivisions of Russia#Administrative divisions, framework of administrative divisions, Asino serves as the administrative center of Asinovsky District, to which it is directly subordinated.Law #271-OZ As a subdivisions of Russia#Municipal divisions, municipal division, the types of inhabited localities in Russia, town of Asino is incorporated within Asinovsky Municipal District as Asinovskoye Urban Settlement.Law #193-OZ

Economy

There is a port on the Chulym River (Ob River), Chulym River and a railway station. Important economic industries include forestry, wood working, large scale wood shipping, and tractor repair. In addition, the area also has combines (meat and milk) and a flax mill. Agriculture in Asino in dominated by rye, wheat, flax grasses, and breeding cattle and pigs. Mineral deposits of peat, sand, and clay are found in the vicinity.

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External links

Official website of Asino

Directory of organizations in Asino
{{Authority control Cities and towns in Tomsk Oblast