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Avtozavodsky City District (Russian: Автозаво́дский райо́н) is one of the eight districts of the city of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. It is located in the southwest of the Lower City of Nizhny Novgorod, on the low left bank of the Oka River and has a land border with Leninsky City District to the north. It is also connected by the Myza Bridge with Prioksky City District in the Upper City (the right bank of the Oka). Population: 303,054 (2010 Census); 314,494 (2002 Census); 340,378 (1989 Census).
Contents
- Map of Avtozavodsky City District Nizhny Novgorod Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Russia
- History
- Transportation
- Notable people
- References
Map of Avtozavodsky City District, Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia
The district's land area is 94 square kilometers (36 sq mi).
History
The name of the district literally means "automotive plant district", as it grew around the production facilities of the Gorky Automotive Plant, which were constructed in this area in 1930-1932. The administrative district was created in 1931 from the land that formerly had been part of Kanavinsky City District and the suburban Dzerzhinsky District. At the time, the district's population was around 30,000.
Transportation
The Strigino International Airport and four stations of Nizhny Novgorod Metro is located within Avtozavodsky District.
Notable people
Natalia Vodianova