Kirovo-Chepetsk () is a town in Kirov Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the Cheptsa and the Vyatka Rivers, east of Kirov. Population:
Geography The 50th eastern meridian runs exactly through the town.
History It was founded in the mid-15th century as the village of Ust-Cheptsa (). Town status was granted to it in 1955.
In 1954, an ice hockey team called “Khimik” ("Chemist") was founded in the city. In 1964, the team was named Olimpiya Kirovo-Chepetsk. Famous pupils of the team include Alexander Maltsev, Vladimir Myshkin and Andrey Trefilov.
Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kirovo-Chepetsk serves as the administrative center of Kirovo-Chepetsky District, even though it is not a part of it.Law #387-ZO As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the Town of Kirovo-Chepetsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the Town of Kirovo-Chepetsk is incorporated as Kirovo-Chepetsk Urban Okrug.Law #284-ZO
Notable people Former Soviet national hockey team players Vladimir Myshkin and Alexander Maltsev Yury Patrikeyev, Olympic bronze medalist and European champion in wrestling representing Armenia.
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Official website of Kirovo-Chepetsk Kirovo-Chepetsk Business Directory kirovo-chepetsk.jsprav.ru Unofficial website of Kirovo-Chepetsk