Gorbatov (town)

Gorbatov (Russian Горбатов ) is a small town in the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (Russia) with 2278 inhabitants (as of October 14, 2010 ).

Geography

The city is located about 60 km southwest of Oblasthauptstadt Nizhny Novgorod on the right bank of the Oka, a right tributary of the Volga.

Gorbatov belongs to Rajon Pavlovo and is one of the smallest cities in Russia.

History

In a document of the year 1565 the village was mentioned Meschtschorskaja Porosl the Terrible to the boyars Alexander Gorbaty - Schuiski in connection with (former) donations of lands by Ivan. Later the place Meschtschorskaja Sloboda was named and renamed in 1672 after the nickname of the previous owner in Gorbatowo.

1779 the municipal law as an administrative center of a circle ( Ujesds ) was awarded under the name Gorbatov.

By the end of the 19th century the production of hemp ropes was in several smaller roperies the city 's most important economic sector. However, the city lost its economic and political importance in relation to the transport connections nearby places Worsma and especially Pavlovo, whereas in 1918 the county government was moved.

Demographics

Note: Census data (1926-1939 rounded)

Culture and sights

The picturesque and quiet Gorbatov is a well-known regional excursion and holiday destination.

Film director Nikita Mikhalkov 1996 turned around Gorbatov his movie The Barber of Siberia and in 2006 and 2007, the sequel to the Oscar-winning film Burnt by the Sun Burnt by.

Economy and infrastructure

In Gorbatov there are small factories for pocket knives, folk art products and embroidery as well as a rope factory.

Gorbatov is known for its orchards; from where comes a named after the city of sour cherry variety. In the former county Gorbatov the cattle breed was originally bred Gorbatower Rotvieh.

Nearest railway station is twelve kilometers south-east railway station Worsma along the route Nizhny Novgorod - Pavlovo.