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Biysk

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Updated Sunday, October 25, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Biysk month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Biysk are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 24–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low -19°C), and July the wettest (about 76 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-10.7-19.4304.4
February-7.8-17.6236.0
March0.7-9.7337.5
April11.7-1.1469.8
May18.96.56011.3
June24.713.66013.2
July25.615.67612.9
August23.813.36911.7
September17.37.1578.7
October8.2-0.7525.8
November-2.2-9.8493.5
December-8.9-17.0393.5

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1708

    The fortress of Bikatunskaya (Бикатунская), or Bikatunsky Ostrog (Бикатунский острог), was founded in 1708–1709: it was constructed near the confluence of Biya and Katun Rivers (hence the name) in 1709 by order of Russian tsar Peter the Great, signed in 1708.

  2. Documented history · 1710

    Yet, in 1710, after a three-day battle, the ostrog (fortress) was destroyed by the Dzungar people.

  3. Documented history · 1718

    Bikatunsky Ostrog was re-built at a new location (20 kilometers (12 mi) up the Biya, on the right bank of the river) in 1718 and renamed Biyskaya (Бийская) in 1732.

  4. Documented history · 1782

    Gradually, Biysk lost its role as a military base, but became an important center of trade, and was granted town status in 1782.

  5. Foundation of Bikatunsky Ostrog

    The fortress of Bikatunskaya was constructed near the confluence of the Biya and Katun rivers by order of Peter the Great

Current public leadership

  • Ivan Loor

    United Russia deputy representing the Biysk constituency in the State Duma

People associated with this place

  • Alexander Bessmertnykh (born 1933)

    Russian diplomat

  • Aleksandr Bogatyryov (1963–2009)

    Kazakhstani football player

  • Lev Bogomolets (1911–2009)

    Soviet Russian painter

  • Artyom Fomin (born 1988)

    Russian footballer

  • Konstantin Garbuz (born 1988)

    Russian footballer

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Shukshin Altai State Humanities Pedagogical University

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Biysk. University.

  • Evalar

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Biysk. Russian company.

  • Biysk Business Directory (in Russian)

    Listed by the source as a local organization or employer.

  • Biysk Business Directory

    Local organization or business directory serving the city

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Biysk, in brief

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02 · History

How Biysk took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Biysk

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Biysk

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Biysk

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Biysk

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Biysk

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08 · Questions

Questions about Biysk

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Frequently Asked Questions about Biysk

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01 · Q&A

Where is Biysk located and what are its coordinates?

Biysk is situated in Russia at geographic coordinates 52.5342, 85.1966, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Biysk?

Biysk has a recorded population of approximately 215,430 and observes the Asia/Barnaul time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Biysk?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Biysk include Russian, TT, XAL, CAU, ADY, KV, CE, TYV, CV, UDM, TUT, MNS, BUA, MYV, MDF, CHM, BA, INH, KBD, KRC, AV, SAH, NOG, with RUB used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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