Stepny ( Russian : Степно́й ; masculine), Stepnaya ( Степна́я ; feminine), or Stepnoye ( Степно́е ; neuter) is the name of several inhabited localities in Russia .
36-675: As of 2010, ten rural localities in Altai Krai bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in Astrakhan Oblast bears this name: As of 2010, two rural localities in the Republic of Bashkortostan bear this name: As of 2010, two rural localities in Belgorod Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in Bryansk Oblast bears this name: As of 2010, two rural localities in
72-501: A 2012 survey 22.6% of the population of Altay Krai adheres to the Russian Orthodox Church , 3% are unaffiliated Christians , 1% are Orthodox Christian believers without belonging to any church or are adherents of other Orthodox churches , 1% are adherents of Islam . In addition, 31% of the population declares to be "spiritual but not religious", 27% is atheist , and 14.4% follows other religions or did not give an answer to
108-797: A major domestic tourist site. In 2013, UNESCO established the Alakol Biosphere Reserve , stating that the lake and its surroundings are an important part of the Central Asian Flyway . Birds native to the lake include the Dalmatian Pelican , the Eurasian Spoonbill , the Greater Flamingo , and the Ferruginous Duck . The lake's color changes during the day, from azure-blue in the morning to purple at sunset. On sunny days
144-403: A sharp part in the middle of the bottom part. Bottom edges of the shield are rounded. The shield is divided with a horizontal stripe into two equal parts. In the upper part has a blue background, which is a symbol of glory, is a steamy oven of the 18th century, which reflects a historical past of the krai. In the bottom part on the red background, which is a symbol of dignity, braveness and courage,
180-466: A small part of Russia and China. The region was created by the merger of two Soviet-era Kazakhstan oblasts : the old Vostochno-Kazakhstanskaya (East Kazakhstan) Oblast and Semipalatinsk Oblast . On 17 March 2022, it was announced that East Kazakhstan region would be divided, creating the Abai Region . This came into force on 8 June 2022, with eight districts of East Kazakhstan Region being transferred to
216-409: A value of ₸1.3 trillion, creating 17,600 jobs, including 3 projects of national significance. For the period from 2010 to 2019, 50 projects were commissioned for a total of ₸731.4 billion, creating 8,600 jobs, including 4 projects in 2019 for a total of ₸24.1 billion, creating 164 jobs. In 2020, the region plans to implement 5 projects totaling ₸16.0 billion, creating 610 jobs. From 2021 to 2025,
252-567: Is Öskemen (also known as Ust'-Kamenogorsk). The region borders Altai Krai and Altai republic in Russia in the north and northeast and the People's Republic of China , via Xinjiang , in the south and southeast. The easternmost point of the Oblast is within about 50 kilometres of the westernmost tip of Mongolia ; however, Kazakhstan and Mongolia do not share a common border, the two countries being separated by
288-611: Is a federal subject of Russia (a krai ). It borders clockwise from the west, Kazakhstan ( East Kazakhstan Region and Pavlodar Region ), Novosibirsk and Kemerovo Oblasts , and the Altai Republic . The krai's administrative centre is the city of Barnaul . As of the 2021 Census , the population of the krai was 2,163,693. The region is named after the Altai Mountains . Altai Krai has rolling foothills, grasslands, lakes, rivers, and mountains. The highest point of
324-579: Is also located in Altai Krai. In January 2019, the average wage in Altai Krai was 23,941 RUB , which was an increase of 6.3% over the previous year. Population : 2,163,693 ( 2021 Census ) ; 2,419,755 ( 2010 Census ) ; 2,607,426 ( 2002 Census ) ; 2,822,305 ( 1989 Soviet census ) . Vital statistics for 2022: Total fertility rate (2022): 1.35 children per woman Life expectancy (2021): Total — 68.60 years (male — 64.08, female — 73.10) According to
360-635: Is an image of the Koluvan Queen of Vases mainly in green color, which is kept in the Hermitage Museum. The shield is framed with golden wheat ears which represent agriculture as a main industry of Altai Krai. During the Soviet period, the high authority in the krai was shared between three persons: The first secretary of the Altai CPSU Committee (who in reality had the most authority), the chairman of
396-560: Is dominated by industry, particularly the metallurgy industry, although the region also has a significant energy industry , forestry industry, food industry , and various light industries . ₸619.4 billion was invested in the regional economy, an increase of 23.0%. A significant increase in investment was observed in industry (30.6%), transport and warehousing (36.2%), agriculture (13.8%), and construction (7.2%). Investments in fixed assets increased by 5.4% to ₸59.7 billion. Since 2010, 74 investment projects have been implemented, at
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#1732917493993432-585: Is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site . The area is home to animals considered rare, including the endangered snow leopard . Bone fragments of the Denisova hominin originate from the Denisova Cave in Altai Krai. This area is part of a great crossroads in the ancient world. Nomadic tribes crossed through the territory during periods of migration. These nomadic tribes consisted of different peoples. Archeological sites reveal that ancient humans lived in
468-520: Is red, with the leftmost portion blue. The blue portion contains, in golden yellow, a stylized depiction of an upright ear of wheat . Centered in the red field is the coat of arms of the territory. It is derived from the flag of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic . The coat of arms of Altai Krai was established in 2000. It includes a shield of French heraldry form with a basement of 8/10th of its height and
504-688: The Altai Mountains in the east and the eastern margins of the Kazakh Steppe in the west of the region. As of 2020, the East Kazakhstan Region has a population of 1,369,597. Ethnic groups (2020): The region is administratively divided into eleven districts and the cities of Öskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk), Ridder , and Altai . The following localities in East Kazakhstan Region have town status: Öskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk), Ayagoz , Shar , Ridder , Serebryansk , Shemonaikha , Zaysan , and Altai (Zyryan). East Kazakhstan Region's economy
540-644: The Federation Council - Sergey Belousov and Alexander Karlin . The chairperson of the Altai Krai Legislative Assembly is the presiding officer of that legislature . As of 2013 the Krai's largest enterprises were supermarket chain Maria-Ra [ ru ] , coke fuel producer Altai-Koks and rolling stock manufacturer Altaivagon. Evalar - a prominent dietary supplement manufacturer -
576-862: The Republic of Buryatia bear this name: As of 2010, five rural localities in Chelyabinsk Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in the Republic of Dagestan bears this name: As of 2010, three rural localities in Irkutsk Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast bears this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in the Kabardino-Balkar Republic bears this name: As of 2010, three rural localities in Kaliningrad Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in
612-839: The Republic of Kalmykia bears this name: As of 2010, two rural localities in Kemerovo Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in Kirov Oblast bears this name: As of 2010, thirteen rural localities in Krasnodar Krai bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in Krasnoyarsk Krai bears this name: As of 2010, two rural localities in Kurgan Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in Kursk Oblast bears this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in
648-1872: The Republic of North Ossetia–Alania bears this name: As of 2010, four rural localities in Novosibirsk Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, three rural localities in Omsk Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, five rural localities in Orenburg Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, three rural localities in Oryol Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in Penza Oblast bears this name: As of 2010, three rural localities in Primorsky Krai bear this name: As of 2010, six rural localities in Rostov Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, two rural localities in Samara Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, ten inhabited localities in Saratov Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, five rural localities in Stavropol Krai bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in Sverdlovsk Oblast bears this name: As of 2010, three rural localities in Tambov Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, three rural localities in Tula Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, two rural localities in Tyumen Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in
684-714: The Russian Revolution and the rise of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic , the policy of war communism was imposed on the rural population of Altai Krai, destroying the livelihood of many local farmers. In response, the peasant rebellion of Sorokino broke out in 1921; this uprising was quickly crushed by the Red Army . Many locals who had taken part in the rebellion were later put on trial and convicted to hard labor or execution, in accordance with NKVD Order No. 00447 in 1937. During
720-518: The State Duma of the 7th convocation (2016–2021), Altai Krai is represented by 10 deputies: Nikolai Gerasimenko , Victor Zobnev , Daniil Bessarabov , Oleg Bykov, Valery Yelykomov, Natalya Kuvshinova, Ivan Loor , and Alexander Prokopyev from United Russia; from A Just Russia - Alexander Terentyev ; from the Communist Party - Sergey Shargunov . Two representatives of the region work in
756-636: The Udmurt Republic bears this name: As of 2010, five rural localities in Volgograd Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, two rural localities in Voronezh Oblast bear this name: As of 2010, one rural locality in Zabaykalsky Krai bears this name: Altai Krai Altai Krai ( Russian : Алта́йский край , romanized : Altayskiy kray , IPA: [ɐlˈtajskʲɪj kraj] )
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#1732917493993792-582: The metallurgy industry accounted for ₸489.5 billion, the machine-building industry accounted for ₸120.4 billion, the chemicals industry accounted for ₸10.9 billion, woodworking accounted for ₸2.5 billion, light industry accounted for ₸2.3 billion, and another ₸185 billion came from other industries. The bulk of the region's metallurgical products are exported. The region's machine-building industry mostly produces mining equipment, equipment for mineral processing , oil and gas production, industrial capacitors, cables and wires, and vehicles. As of 2019,
828-733: The Krai Soviet (legislative power), and the Chairman of the Krai Executive Committee (executive power). Since 1991, CPSU lost all the power, and the head of the krai administration, and eventually the governor was appointed/elected alongside elected regional parliament . The Charter of Altai Krai is the fundamental law of the region. The Legislative Assembly of Altai Krai is the regional standing legislative (representative) body. The Legislative Assembly exercises its authority by passing laws, resolutions, and other legal acts and by supervising
864-738: The area. The Altay people are a Turkic people , some of whom settled here, who were originally nomadic and date back to the 2nd millennium BC. The territory of the krai has been controlled by the Xiongnu Empire (209 BC–93 AD), the Rouran Khaganate (330–555), the Mongol Empire (1206–1368), the Golden Horde , the Northern Yuan (1368–1691) and the Zunghar Khanate (1634–1758). After
900-407: The existing sulfide factory run by KAZ Minerals Aktogay LLP in 2021. In January–February 2020, ₸59.7 billion was invested in the regional economy, with an increase of 105.4%. During the first half of 2020, the region's agricultural output totaled ₸157.1 billion, of which, ₸155.9 billion came from cattle breeding, and ₸1.1 billion came from crop growing. Investments in agricultural fixed assets in
936-449: The first half of 2020 totaled to ₸14.7 billion. In the first half of 2020, 1.371. million hectares of crops were sown. During that time, the region recorded 1.2777 million heads of cattle, 477.4 thousand heads of horses, and 2.1759 million heads of sheep and goats. In the first half of 2020, the region's industrial output totaled ₸1.0973 trillion. During this period, the region's mining industry accounted for ₸286.7 billion in output,
972-540: The implementation and observance of the laws and other legal acts passed by it. The highest executive body is the Krai Government, which includes territorial executive bodies such as district administrations, committees, and commissions that facilitate development and run the day to day matters of the province. The Krai Administration supports the activities of the Governor who is the highest official and acts as guarantor of
1008-644: The interwar period, the Soviet state collectivised the livestock and husbandry activities of the Altai population within Altai Krai, resulting in local resistance to the measures and their subsequent migration, with their herds, to China and Mongolia. In June 1942 Altai Krai was one of the territories to which the families of men deported from Eastern Europe, in particular "foreigners" and "other ethnicities" such as Kola Norwegians , Lithuanians and Latvians , by Soviet Russia to GULAG hard labor camps. The flag of Altai Krai
1044-617: The krai is 2,490 metres (8,170 ft) high Mayak Shangina . The climate is severe with long cold dry winters and hot, usually dry summers. The region's main waterway is the Ob River , which gives its name to the Ob Plateau . The Biya and Katun Rivers are also important. The biggest lakes are Lake Kulunda , Lake Kuchuk , Bolshoye Topolnoye , Bolshoye Yarovoye and Lake Mikhaylov . Altai Krai has rich natural resources, including lumber, as well as significant mineral reserves. These include
1080-450: The lake has a notably bright color, and on cloudy days the water is dark grey. The improvement of infrastructure near the lake, as well as its alleged medicinal properties, have led to increased tourism in recent years. The Altai Alps ski resort , in the town of Tawlı Ülbi [ kk ] approximately 24 kilometres east of Öskemen , serves as a popular skiing destination. The Raxman Spring Sanatorium [ kk ] and
1116-432: The new region. The new border dividing Abai Region and East Kazakhstan region roughly corresponds to the border that existed between the two Soviet-era Oblasts. East Kazakhstan Region borders Abai Region to the west, Russia's Altai Krai and Altai Republic to the north and China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to the south and east. The region occupies a very diverse range of geographic and climatic regions with
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1152-407: The nonferrous metals lead , manganese , tungsten , molybdenum , bauxite , and gold , as well as iron ore . Forests cover about 60,000 km (23,000 sq mi) of the krai's land. See also Geography of South-Central Siberia . This region of Siberia is extremely important due to its biodiversity , an area of over 1.6 million hectares (16,000 square kilometres; 6,200 square miles)
1188-568: The observance of the krai Charter in accordance with the Constitution of Russia . On August 7, 2005, the krai's then-head of administration Mikhail Yevdokimov died in a car crash. In the regional parliament election held in 2016, the United Russia party received 44 seats; the A Just Russia party received 6; the Communist Party and Liberal Democratic Party received 8 each. In
1224-509: The question. East Kazakhstan Region East Kazakhstan Region ( Kazakh : Шығыс Қазақстан облысы , romanized : Şyğys Qazaqstan oblysy ; Russian : Восточно-Казахстанская область , romanized : Vostochno-Kazakhstanskaya oblast ) is a region of Kazakhstan . It occupies the easternmost part of Kazakhstan, and includes parts of the Irtysh River , Lake Markakol , and Lake Zaysan . Its administrative center
1260-640: The region has 312 libraries, 10 museums, and 1 "institution for the protection of historical and cultural heritage". As of 2019, the region has 301 culture clubs, 2 theaters, a zoo, 9 "houses of friendship", 6 cinemas, and 3 parks. In 2018, the Kazakhstan Ministry of Culture has funded archaeological excavations into the Shilikty Mounds [ ru ] and other nearby sites in the region to uncover cultural artifacts. The East Kazakhstan Region and neighboring Almaty Region share Lake Alakol ,
1296-446: The region plans to implement 19 projects with a total investment of ₸555.0 billion and the creation of 8.4 thousand new jobs. Significant industrial projects planned by the region include the construction of an automobile plant and industrial park for the production of automotive components in Öskemen under the joint-stock company "Asia Auto Kazakhstan" in 2021, and the expansion of processing capacities of Aktogay GOK by duplicating
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