Districts of Rostov-on-Don: a brief description

In 1749, the history of the southern "capital" of Russia, the city of Rostov-on-Don, begins. At that time Empress Catherine II rules. By her decree, the customs house, which stood at the mouth of the Temernik River, was rebuilt into a fortress, calling it Rostov. Thanks to the convenient location and foreign traders, the economic level here was rapidly growing.

In 1863, the districts of Rostov-on-Don are subordinated to the Donskoy region. However, already in 1920, Soviet power was being established on the territory. After that, industry began to appear in the city. In 1927, the largest plant, Rostselmash, was built. A little later in the city, a chemical enterprise and metal-working production will appear. Such a rapid growth of industry led to the fact that Rostov began to quickly turn into a major center, which, naturally, contributed to its economic development. To date, large areas of Rostov-on-Don are Kirov, Voroshilovsky, Zheleznodorozhny, Leninsky and others, which we will characterize in this article.

Kirovsky district

The central region of Rostov-on-Don is Kirov. It is a historical, cultural, financial and business center of the city. Here are all administrative authorities, large trading and financial institutions. If we compare the rest of Rostov-on-Don with Kirov, the latter is the oldest, since its appearance coincides with the foundation of the city itself. This is vividly evidenced by the remains of the fortress, which was built by Dmitry Rostovsky.

The central street is Sedova. The first industrial enterprise in Rostov appeared in 1857, in parallel with it, attempts were made to build the first water pipe in the city. In the Kirov district there are 10 general schools, 18 preschool institutions and 5 higher educational institutions. On the territory there are many places for cultural recreation. This is the regional philharmonic society, the House of Cinema, the cinemas "Rostov" and "Burevestnik", the Puppet Theater, etc. Currently, the population of the region is 64.7 thousand people.

Voroshilovsky district of Rostov-on-Don

Voroshilovsky district is the most populated part of the city. The population currently stands at about 216 thousand people. Large industrial plants, military-defense complex facilities, and more than 600 small businesses are located here and successfully function.

Railway district

The foundation of the district is in 1937. The population of the population here is about 102 thousand people. Today, its territory has about 2700 enterprises of large, medium and small businesses. It is considered one of the most beautiful, if you compare all areas of Rostov-on-Don.

Within the territory of Zheleznodorozhny, on the right bank of the Don, there is a wonderful place for rest - Kumzhenskaya Grove. Also here is the largest in the country botanical garden and the Park. It's collected.

Leninsky district

Leninsky was founded in 1920. Earlier it was called Temernitsky, but later it was renamed. The population is about 80 thousand people. The Leninsky district is the cultural center of Rostov. Here there are parks and palaces of culture, the Educational Music Center. Nazareth.

Oktyabrsky district

October was founded in 1937. The population is about 167 thousand people. On the territory there are not only 3 universities, but also 6 research institutes. There are also many entertaining institutions, one of which is the Rostov Zoo. He is considered the largest of all that are in Russia. At the zoo there is a circle called "The Young Zoologist".

Pervomaisky district

The foundation of the district is in 1936. The number of residents varies from 183 thousand people. Today, the territory of the district employs about 2 thousand enterprises. There is also a suburban railway station and Rostov airport. About 50 educational institutions are concentrated in Pervomaisky, 2 of them are universities and 20 schools. All areas of Rostov-on-Don are rich in entertainment, this is not an exception. Here is the largest in the city park of recreation and culture. Ostrovsky and the artificial reservoir "Rostov Sea" with a water area of 50 hectares and a large forest park zone of deciduous and coniferous trees.

Proletarian district

Founded in 1929, the population is about 119 thousand people. Today, more than 6,000 enterprises work stably and efficiently in the Proletarsky district. Here are located the city "Vodokanal", "Gorgaz", "Gorelektroset", "Electrosvyaz". In Proletarsky district there are many unique architectural monuments, among them - the house of Egor Krasilnikov, the Rostov Academic Drama Theater. M. Gorky and others.

Soviet district of Rostov-on-Don

Soviet is considered the youngest district of the city. It was founded in 1973, the population is about 179 thousand people. On the territory there is a ball bearing plant, a repair plant for road machinery, a chemical plant named after. The October Revolution, a combine of dairy products and other enterprises. There are 9 general education schools, 10 pre-school institutions, a cinema.

It is worth adding that Rostov-on-Don is growing and developing today, new microdistricts appear, mostly "sleeping".