Lisakovsk

Lisakowsk is a city in Kostanai region of Kazakhstan. Located on the right bank of the Tobol River (a tributary of the Irtysh River). Population: 36,622 (2009 Census results);35,161 (1999 Census results).

Blazon

Coat Lisakovsk adopted in 1995. The emblem depicts a blue sky with the sun. Beneath it runs the fox - the symbol of the city. Under the fox is dark brown stripe, blended with the frame emblem symbolizes the fertile, rich in various minerals ground.

History

His emergence city owes Lisakovsk iron ore deposit, discovered in 1949. The city and the GOK began to build from scratch in the wilderness and ten years later, in 1971 the village became a city Lisakovsk.

In the mid-eighties the construction of chemical plant, but construction was interrupted after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

In the early 90's Lisakovsk mining and processing plant was in a critical situation due to a sharp fall in demand for iron concentrate in the metallurgical industry in Kazakhstan and Russia. City authorities had to take extraordinary steps to maintain the economy Lisakovsk and development of new industries.

In 1992, by decision of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan city acquires the status of free economic zone. The search for new methods of work in a market economy.

Demography

The city Lisakovsk living representatives of 51 nationalities.

Economy

During January-May 2010 industrial enterprises of all forms of ownership produced goods worth 8,289.3 million tenge, which is 148,5% in January-May 2009.

In the mining industry during this period produced products to 6292.7 million tenge, which is higher than the corresponding level last year in 1,75 times. In comparison with January-May 2009 iron ore (in kind) increased by 0,8%, bauxite - by 9,5%, zinc ore extraction increased by 4,5 times. The share of mining in the citywide level was 75.9%. In the manufacturing industry in January-May 2010 produced products to 1307, million tenge, which is lower than the corresponding period last year to 4,6%. In volume manufacturing industry 80,1% is the production of food (including beverages and tobacco): food products produced at 1046.7 million tenge share of manufacturing industry in the city-wide volume reached 15.8%. In the machinery industry in January-May of this year 4, agricultural harvesters. Assembling the reapers made when receiving the order. In the garment industry of garments produced 1,716 units. amounting to 4,5 million tenge. The production of polyethylene film (139,1%), corrugated cardboard (104,1%), furniture and wood products-on 2,2% (in monetary terms). In the area of distribution of electricity, gas and water production volume amounted to 689.6 million tenge.

Archeology

In 1984, the territory of the modern city were discovered settlements and cemeteries of the Bronze Age. The complex dates from the 15th-18th centuries BC, and belongs to the tribes Andronovo. Over the years of research had revealed more than two thousand meters ² settlements and excavated more than a hundred and fifty burial structures in the form of burial mounds and stone walls. These findings characterize the basic life-support systems and religious ideas of Indo-Iranian tribes of the mid second millennium BC, lived in the steppe zone of the Upper Pritobolya. The collection of the city museum, which houses the bulk of the finds included more than 200 ceramic vessels, 30 of gold jewelry in the form of rings, more than 40 bronze ornaments (rings, bracelets, ornaments of the braid), stone, bone and bronze tools. At Lisakovsk cemetery was found and studied more than a hundred funerary structures. Results Details of the funeral rite, affecting its preservation: the remains of wooden structures, fragments of textiles, weaving, felt making. One of the rare finds an idol, an anthropomorphic form. The excavations of Kurgan leader "demonstrate the complex cosmogonic idea, inherent in the architectural design of the mound. The city administration supports research archeologists around the city and a logical extension of this work considers the establishment of ecological and cultural center "Tumar" as the pilot complex of tourist, educational, ethnographic objects.

Schools

Schools of the city Lisakovsk constantly working 7 schools.

• GUSSH № 1 (with a sporty bias)
• GUSSH № 2 (with in-depth study of English language)
• GUSSH № 3 (for the Kazakh-speaking children)
• GUSSH № 4
• Research School Gymnasium (with in-depth study of mathematics)
• GUSSH № 6
• PG Boarding city Lisakovsk