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Novokuznetsk

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Updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1618

    Founded in 1618 by men from Tomsk as a Cossack ostrog (fort) on the Tom River, it was initially called Kuznetsky ostrog (Кузне́цкий острог).

  2. Documented history · 1622

    It became the seat of Kuznetsky Uyezd in 1622.

  3. Documented history · 1689

    Kuznetsk (Кузне́цк) was granted town status in 1689.

  4. Documented history · 1857

    It was here that Fyodor Dostoevsky married his first wife, Maria Isayeva in 1857.

  5. Founding of Kuznetsky ostrog

    Founded in 1618 by men from Tomsk as a Cossack fort on the Tom River

Current public leadership

  • Sergey Kuznetsov

    Wikidata currently records this person as Novokuznetsk's head of government.

  • Oleg Matveychev

    United Russia deputy representing the Novokuznetsk constituency in the State Duma

People associated with this place

  • Sergei Abramov (born 1956)

    ice hockey player

  • Sergei Bobrovsky (born 1988)

    ice hockey player

  • Margarita Chernousova (born 1996)

    a sport shooter

  • Maksim Chevelev (born 1990)

    professional football player

  • Evgeny Chigishev (born 1979)

    a former weightlifter and Olympic silver medalist

Historical figures

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01 · Overview

Novokuznetsk, in brief

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02 · History

How Novokuznetsk took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Novokuznetsk

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Novokuznetsk

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Novokuznetsk

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Novokuznetsk

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Novokuznetsk

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08 · Questions

Questions about Novokuznetsk

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Frequently Asked Questions about Novokuznetsk

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01 · Q&A

Where is Novokuznetsk located and what are its coordinates?

Novokuznetsk is situated in Russia at geographic coordinates 53.7575, 87.1360, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Novokuznetsk?

Novokuznetsk has a recorded population of approximately 539,616 and observes the Asia/Novokuznetsk time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Novokuznetsk?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Novokuznetsk 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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