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About the City
Over the course of a few decades, the city has grown on the banks of the mighty Ob River and is now home to a population of over 280,000 people.
Nizhnevartovsk is the second-largest city in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug — Ugra and one of the main centers of Russia's oil industry.
The city's development accelerated after the discovery of the famous Samotlor oil field in 1965, one of the largest in the world in terms of oil reserves.In
In 1972, Nizhnevartovsk was granted city status.
About the City
Over the course of a few decades, the city has grown on the banks of the mighty Ob River and is now home to a population of over 280,000 people.
Nizhnevartovsk is the second-largest city in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug — Ugra and one of the main centers of Russia's oil industry.
The city's development accelerated after the discovery of the famous Samotlor oil field in 1965, one of the largest in the world in terms of oil reserves.In
In 1972, Nizhnevartovsk was granted city status.
This city
It does not seem harsh and monotonous, despite its industrial focus.
Modern
Well-maintained and green, Nizhnevartovsk is also ranked among the safest cities in Russia.
Welcoming
Strolling around Nizhnevartovsk is pleasant at any time of year: in the summer, you can enjoy the blooming public gardens and cool fountains, and in the winter, you can admire the bright and cozy streets.
The city has an embankment with picturesque views of the Ob River, as well as historical monuments, temples, museums, recreation zones, and sports complexes.
The city has an embankment with picturesque views of the Ob River, as well as historical monuments, temples, museums, recreation zones, and sports complexes.
Nizhnevartovsk
in the History of
10 Defining Moments
Six houses for residents were built on the river dock. The development of steamship communication made it possible to intensify the economic development of the region.
1913
The discovery of the Megion oil field was the first major step towards developing the region's oil and gas potential.
The beginning of hydrocarbon exploration in the area of the village of Nizhnevartovsk laid the foundation for the future industrial breakthrough.
1961
1957
The extraction of the first commercial oil at the Samotlor field marked the transition from exploration to the full-scale industrial development of this super-giant oil field.
1969
The drilling of the first exploration well, R-1, at Samotlor by the crew led by G. Norkin, and the subsequent discovery of oil, marked the beginning of the city's industrial history.
1965
The extraction of the billionth tonne of Nizhnevartovsk oil. This landmark milestone confirmed the enormous scale of oil production.
1980
The Samotlor field produced its billionth tonne of oil, which coincided with the peak of housing construction (292,400 sq. m.). This marked the zenith of both oil production and urban development.
1981 год
The transformation of the workers' settlement of Nizhnevartovsky into a city of district subordination. This granted the official status of a city and marked the start of rapid urbanization.
1972
The 50th anniversary of the city and securing 1st place in the national ranking of Russia's largest cities for public-private partnership (PPP) development. This is a recognition of the maturity of the city's economic model and its system of governance
2022
The commencement of hydrocarbon exploration in the area of the village of Nizhnevartovsk laid the foundation for the region's future industrial breakthrough.
2012
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Address: 12 Omskaya St., Nizhnevartovsk, Russia
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