Settlement Krasnie Baki (Nizhny Novgorod region): history and achievements

The settlement of Krasnye Baki (Nizhny Novgorod region) has undergone significant changes over the 400-year history of its development. And, of course, most of them are related to the industriousness of local residents who helped this amazing region to get up, expand and become the main center of the Krasnobakovsky district.

History of the village development

Earlier in the 14th and 15th centuries (judging by ancient annals) in its place was a Mari settlement. The village of Baku was first formed only in 1617. The official record of this was done by the Moscow clerks. According to some reports, the name of the village was received in honor of the Bokovka River, but there are other versions, of which history is silent.

The village of Krasnye Baki was the center of the waterway and was of great economic and geographical importance. This was the key factor in the development of a region rich in game and forests. For several centuries new villages, temples were built, the fishing industry was actively developing. The main direction of the region was the transportation of wood.

This spurred the authorities to build a railway. Subsequently, the station Vetluzhskaya was formed, which after a while turned into a prosperous village. In the 20 th century, a wood chemical plant and a woodworking combine were built. In 1947, by order of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, the village was given the official status of a working village of the urban type.

Administrative center of the Krasnobakovsky district of the 21st century

Today, the Red Banks of the Nizhny Novgorod region occupy an area of 579 hectares. More than half of the land is planted with forests. The village is the largest municipal center, it is home to more than 20 thousand people, and every year this figure increases. On the territory there were construction plants, active construction of residential areas.

Productively develops cultural and social life and the tourism industry. The industrial potential focused on wood processing and logging has considerably expanded. On the territory there is a large forestry technical school, the Vetluzhsky enterprise "Methoxil", the research and production plant "Polet", which produces medical goods and equipment.

Thanks to the efforts of local authorities, the appearance of the village has significantly changed for the better. The facade part of the buildings has visibly improved, the central square is constantly ennobled, roads for the reconstruction of motorways are underway, shopping centers and new buildings are being built. Since 2004 the gasification of the entire district continues.

Preschool-educational centers, technical schools, professional lyceums operate in the village of Krasnye Baki, and three higher institutions function. For small Krasnobakovsky residents, art schools and children's art schools are opened. There are cultural institutions, museums and theaters. Great attention is paid to health care.

Picturesque places of the region

Krasnobakovsky district is proud of its natural resources and sights. One of such magnificent corners is the dendrological park, founded in 1970. On its spacious territory of 20 hectares relic plants are grown , brought from different cities of Russia. There are at least 300 species in total. The pride of the region is the Ant complex (60 g), which has the status of a natural monument. The favorite place of rest for residents and guests of the region are "Chistye Prudy".

Here is built a beautiful church of St. George the Victorious, equipped with children's areas and summerhouses. Special honor is given to the sacred place called "Forty Keys", located in the forest, near the village of Senkino. According to scientists, there is an underground lake, from which numerous springs with holy water flow. Since ancient times, prayers have been held in this area and crosses have been installed.

Ethnocentre

The Ethnographic Center is located in the village. The nasal. On its territory there is an amazing lake called Tatarskoye, surrounded by pine forest. Attracts an unusual shape in the form of a bowl and fairytale legends. Now here are actively working on improving the terrain. In the plans of the municipality to turn this place into a recreation center. Subsequently, various entertaining events, concert programs and festivals will be held in this zone.

The construction of tourist centers, sanatoriums and hotels continues in the province. At the moment, the boarding house "Forest Resort" is functioning, where excellent conditions for connoisseurs of Russian culture, wildlife and active recreation are created.