Asino (russian: А́сино) is a
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
Tomsk ( rus, Томск, p=tomsk, sty, Түң-тора) is a city and the administrative center of Tomsk Oblast in Russia, located on the Tom River. Population:
Founded in 1604, Tomsk is one of the oldest cities in Siberia. The city is a not ...
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
framework of administrative divisions, Asino serves as the
administrative center of
Asinovsky District, to which it is directly subordinated.
[Law #271-OZ] As a
municipal division, the
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 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
Rye (''Secale cereale'') is a grass grown extensively as a grain, a cover crop and a forage crop. It is a member of the wheat tribe (Triticeae) and is closely related to both wheat (''Triticum'') and barley (genus ''Hordeum''). Rye grain is u ...
,
wheat,
flax
Flax, also known as common flax or linseed, is a flowering plant, ''Linum usitatissimum'', in the family Linaceae. It is cultivated as a food and fiber crop in regions of the world with temperate climates. Textiles made from flax are known in ...
grasses, and breeding cattle and
pigs. Mineral deposits of
peat,
sand, and
clay are found in the vicinity.
References
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External links
Official website of AsinoDirectory of organizations in Asino
{{Authority control
Cities and towns in Tomsk Oblast
