Serebryansk

Serebryansk (Kazakh: Серебрянск, Serebrıansk; Russian: Серебрянск) is a town in Zyryan District in East Kazakhstan Region of eastern Kazakhstan. Population: 10,129 (2009 Census results);[1] 11,903 (1999 Census results).[1] The town is located on the right bank of the Irtysh River, downstream of the Bukhtarma Hydroelectric Power Plant.

Serebryansk

Серебрянск
Town
Serebryansk
Location in East Kazakhstan Province, Kazakhstan
Coordinates: 49°40′55″N 83°17′5″E
CountryKazakhstan
RegionEast Kazakhstan
DistrictZyryan District
Population
 (2009)[1]
 • Total10,129
Time zoneUTC+6 (Astana Time)

History

Serebryansk was founded in 1953 as the urban-type settlement of Serebryanka. The purpose of the settlement was to host workers employed in the construction of the Bukhtarma Hydroelectric Power Plant. Previously, the village of Novo-Alexandrovka was located on the site of the settlement. On July 9, 1962 Serebryanka was granted town status within Zyryan District.[2]

Economy

Industry

Serebryansk mainly serves the hydropower plant. There is also a chemical plant.[2]

Transportation

The town is served by Serebryanka railway station on the railway connecting Oskemen and Zyryanovsk.

Serebryansk has access to the paved road which follows he right bank of the Irtysh and connects Oskemen and Zyryanovsk.

References
  1. "Население Республики Казахстан" (in Russian). Департамент социальной и демографической статистики. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. Серебрянск от года к году (in Russian). serebryansk.ru. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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