Budyonnovsk (; until 1935 Prikumsk, ; ) is a town in Stavropol Krai, Russia. In 2021, the population of Budyonnovsk was
History The town was founded in 1799 by Armenian settlers from Derbent. According to the 1926 census, it had a population of 15,775, 46.8% Russian, 31,4% Armenian, and 19.4% Ukrainian.
During World War II, Budyonnovsk was occupied by German troops from August 18, 1942 to January 10, 1943.
The Budyonnovsk hospital hostage crisis took place in Budyonnovsk from June 14 to 19, 1995.
Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Budyonnovsk serves as the administrative center of Budyonnovsky District, even though it is not a part of it.Resolution #63-p As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of krai significance of Budyonnovsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the town of krai significance of Budyonnovsk is incorporated within Budyonnovsky Municipal District as Budyonnovsk Urban Settlement.Law #88-kz
Climate Budyonnovsk has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfa) with low precipitation, much sunlight and large differences between summer and winter. The town experiences some of the hottest summers in Russia. Although precipitation is relatively low, the proximity of the Caspian Sea brings significant humidity, causing a steamy summer heat.
Military Budyonnovsk air base of the Russian Aerospace Forces is located northwest of the town.
Religion Three Armenian churches were torn down by Soviet authorities during the Soviet period. On July 1, 2010, a new Holy Ascension Armenian apostolic church was opened in Budyonnovsk.News.am. Armenian church opened in Budenovsk
Notable people Mikhail Markosov, Armenian-Russian former football player
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External links Official website of Budyonnovsk Budyonnovsk Business Directory