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Sol-Iletsk
Town in Orenburg Oblast, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sol-Iletsk (Russian: Соль-Иле́цк) is a town in Orenburg Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Ilek River (Ural's tributary), 77 kilometers (48 mi) south of Orenburg, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 28,377 (2010 Census);[2] 26,883 (2002 Census);[9] 23,836 (1989 Soviet census);[10] 22,000 (1975); 11,802 (1897).
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The climate is arid, sharply continental.
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History
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It was founded in the 17th century as a Cossack settlement.[citation needed] In the mid-18th century, it was renamed Iletskaya Zashchita (Илецкая защита) due to the construction of fortifications.[citation needed] The name was then changed to Iletsk (Илецк) in the 19th century. In 1945, the town was given its present name.[citation needed] A thick bed of rocksalt is worked near this town[11] (hence, the word "соль" (sol) in the town's name, which means "salt" in Russian). The place has also been known as a balneological resort for its mineral waters, salt, mud, and brine baths, and its kumis cures.[11]
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Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Sol-Iletsk serves as the administrative center of Sol-Iletsky District,[3] even though it is not a part of it.[4] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the Town of Sol-Iletsk[1]—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[citation needed] As a municipal division, the territories of the Town of Sol-Iletsk and of Sol-Iletsky District are incorporated as Sol-Iletsky Urban Okrug.[6]
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Penitentiary facilities
Sol-Iletsk houses what is commonly called the Black Dolphin Prison.[12]
References
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