Georgiyevsk
| Georgiyevsk (English) Георгиевск (Russian) |
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| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Stavropol Krai |
| Administratively subordinated to | town of krai significance of Georgiyevsk |
| Administrative center of | town of krai significance of Georgiyevsk,Georgiyevsky District |
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| Urban okrug | Georgiyevsk Urban Okrug |
| Administrative center of | Georgiyevsk Urban Okrug, Georgiyevsky Municipal District |
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| Population (2010 Census) | 72,153 inhabitants |
| - Rank in 2010 | 218th |
| Time zone | MSK (UTC+03:00) |
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| Town status since | 1786 |
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Georgiyevsk (Russian: Гео́ргиевск) is a historical town in Stavropol Krai, Russia, located in the North Caucasus on submontane tableland on the right bank of the Podkumok River (a tributary of the Kuma River), 210 kilometers (130 mi) southeast of Stavropol. Population: 72,153 (2010 Census).
It was founded in September 1777 as St. George fortress on the Azov-Mozdok defense line. In 1783, Georgievsk saw the signing of the Treaty of Georgievsk between the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti, which made the east Georgian kingdom a Russian protectorate. After 1785, Georgiyevsk grew considerably. In 1786, it was granted town status. After 1802, it was the seat of Caucasian Governorate. The early 19th century marked a peak in Georgiyevsk's influence as a trading center. After 1822, the town's influence began to wane.
In 1875, a railway station was built 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) away in Nezlobnaya. This became a new beginning in town's development. In 1894, the first blacksmith works was founded. This was the beginning of "ArZiL", the biggest enterprise in the town. In 1900, a slaughter house and oil mill were founded. In the 1920s, Georgiyevsk became a big industrial and trade center of the Ciscaucasia.
During World War II, Georgiyevsk was under German occupation from 15 August 1942 to 10 January 1943. After the war, Georgiyevsk became the largest center of machine construction in Stavropol Krai.
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