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1.

Kiselevsk — The Industrial
Heart of Kuzbass
A concise visual introduction to Kiselevsk, a Siberian city shaped by coal
mining and industrial heritage. This presentation highlights its history,
industry, culture, and local character.

2.

Origins — From Village to Mining
Hub
Early Settlement
City Status
Founded in the 18th century as
Officially recognized as a city
a community of farmers and
on January 20, 1936 — growth
early miners near the Salair
tied to regional
Ridge foothills.
industrialization.
Strategic Location
Located in Kemerovo Oblast, with transport links and geology that
favored rapid mining development.

3.

A City Built on Coal
Kiselevsk's economy and identity are centered on coal mining and
heavy industry. The first recorded coal extraction at the site dates to 1917,
launching a century-long mining tradition. Mines, processing facilities,
and machine shops powered local employment and supplied Siberian
industrial networks.
Coal and machinery: backbone of regional economy
Longstanding labor traditions and technical skills
Continues to contribute to Siberian industrial output

4.

Cultural Landmarks & Heritage
Kiselevsk Local
History Museum
Victory Park &
Monuments
"Shakhter" Palace of
Culture
Preserves Soviet-era
Public spaces honoring
Center for concerts,
archives, mining artifacts,
wartime and industrial
exhibitions and civic events
and stories of local labor
achievements, central to
— a social anchor for miners'
dynasties.
community memory.
families.

5.

A Unique Siberian Identity
Resilience & Community
Industry Meets Nature
Kiselevsk is defined by strong
Industrial landscapes sit beside
community ties,
Siberian forests and the Salair
multi-generation labor families,
Ridge — a striking contrast
and local pride rooted in hard
shaping daily life and culture.
work.
Living history of Russian
mining towns
Cultural continuity amid
economic change