Kirovo-Chepetsk

Kirovo-Chepetsk (Russian: Ки́рово-Чепе́цк) is a town in Kirov Oblast, Russia. It is located where the Cheptsa and the Vyatka Rivers meet, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of the city of Kirov.

The number of people living in the town has changed over the years. In 2010, about 80,921 people lived there. In 2002, the population was 90,303. And in 1989, it was 92,382 people.

Kirovo-Chepetsk is an important part of the area, helping with local culture and community.

Geography

The 50th eastern meridian runs through the town of Kirovo-Chepetsk. This line helps people know where they are on maps.

History

Kirovo-Chepetsk started in the mid-15th century as a small village named Ust-Cheptsa. It became a town in 1955.

In 1954, an ice hockey team called “Khimik," meaning "Chemist," was started there. Later, in 1964, the team was renamed Olimpiya Kirovo-Chepetsk. Some well-known players who began with this team are Alexander Maltsev, Vladimir Myshkin, and Andrey Trefilov.

Administrative and municipal status

Kirovo-Chepetsk is the administrative center of Kirovo-Chepetsky District. It is not part of the district.

As an administrative area, Kirovo-Chepetsk is a separate Town. This gives it the same status as a district.

As a municipal division, Kirovo-Chepetsk is part of Kirovo-Chepetsk Urban Okrug.

Notable people

Kirovo-Chepetsk is proud to call home two famous ice hockey players who played for the Soviet national team: Vladimir Myshkin and Alexander Maltsev. The town is also the hometown of Yury Patrikeyev, who won a bronze medal at the Olympics and was a European champion in wrestling for Armenia.