Gubkinsky () is a town in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, located on the left bank of the Pyakupur River, south of Salekhard. Population: 20,407 (2002 Census); 9,676 (1989 Census).
History The town is named after the Soviet geologist Ivan Gubkin. It was founded on April 22, 1986 as an oil-extracting settlement. Town status was granted to it in 1997.
Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the town of okrug significance of Gubkinsky—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.Law #42-ZAO As a municipal division, the town of okrug significance of Gubkinsky is incorporated as Gubkinsky Urban Okrug.Law #112-ZAO
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Official website of Gubkinsky Gubkinsky Business Directory