Novokuznetsk
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Novokuznetsk (Russian: Новокузнецк, IPA: [nəvəkʊzˈnʲɛt͡sk]; literally: "new smith's", Shor: Аба-тура, Aba-tura) is a city in Kemerovo Oblast (Kuzbass) in south-western Siberia, Russia. It is the second largest city in the oblast, after Kemerovo. Population: 537,480 (2021 Census);[10] 547,904 (2010 Census);[5] 549,870 (2002 Census);[11] 599,947 (1989 Census).[12]
Novokuznetsk
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| Coordinates: 53°46′N 87°08′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Kemerovo Oblast[1] |
| Founded | 1618[2] |
| City status since | 1689[3] |
| Government | |
| • Head | Sergey Kuznetsov [4] |
| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 547,904 |
| • Estimate (2018)[6] | 553,638 (+1%) |
| • Rank | 29th in 2010 |
| • Subordinated to | Novokuznetsk City Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1] |
| • Capital of | Novokuznetsky District[1], Novokuznetsk City Under Oblast Jurisdiction[1] |
| • Urban okrug | Novokuznetsky Urban Okrug[7] |
| • Capital of | Novokuznetsky Urban Okrug[7], Novokuznetsky Municipal District[7] |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (MSK+4  [8]) |
| Postal code(s)[9] | 654000–654103 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 3843 |
| OKTMO ID | 32731000001 |
| Website | www |
It was previously known as Kuznetsk until 1931, and as Stalinsk until 1961.