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Gorno-Altaysk

Gorno-Altaysk (English)
Горно-Алтайск (Russian)
Туулу Алтай (Altay)
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View of Gorno-Altaysk
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Location of the Altai Republic in Russia
Gorno-Altaysk is located in Altai Republic
Gorno-Altaysk
Gorno-Altaysk
Location of Gorno-Altaysk in the Altai Republic
Coordinates: 51°57′N 85°58′E / 51.950°N 85.967°E / 51.950; 85.967Coordinates: 51°57′N 85°58′E / 51.950°N 85.967°E / 51.950; 85.967
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Coat of arms
Anthem None
Administrative status (as of November 2008)
Country Russia
Federal subject Altai Republic
Administratively subordinated to Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug
Capital of Altai Republic
Administrative center of Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug
Municipal status (as of June 2012)
Urban okrug Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug
Administrative center of Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug
Mayor Viktor Oblogin
Representative body Town Council of Deputies
Statistics
Area (November 2012) 95.5 km2 (36.9 sq mi)
Population (2010 Census) 56,933 inhabitants
Rank in 2010 289th
Population (January 2013 est.) 60,828 inhabitants
Density 596/km2 (1,540/sq mi)
Time zone KRAT (UTC+07:00)
Founded 1824
Town status since February 27, 1928
Previous names Ulala (until June 23, 1932),
Oyrot-Tura (until January 7, 1948)
Postal code(s) 649000, 649002, 649006, 649007, 649700
Dialing code(s) +7 38822
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Gorno-Altaysk (Russian: Го́рно-Алта́йск; Altai: Туулу Алтай, Tuulu Altay) is the capital town of the Altai Republic, Russia. Population: 56,933 (2010 Census);53,538 (2002 Census);46,436 (1989 Census).

The selo of Ulala (Улала) was established in 1824 when migrants moved to this area from Biysk. When Oirot Autonomous Oblast was established on June 1, 1922, Ulala became its administrative center. On February 27, 1928, Ulala was granted town status and on June 23, 1932, it was renamed Oyrot-Tura (Ойрот-Тура). Present name was given to the town on January 7, 1948.

Gorno-Altaysk is the capital of the republic. Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Gorno-Altaysk Urban Okrug—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban okrug status.

The town is served by the Gorno-Altaysk Airport.


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