Barnaul

Among the cities of Altai Krai, Barnaul stands out for its position where the Barnaulka meets the great Ob River. The regional capital is one of the principal urban centres of southwestern Siberia, with broad riverbanks and a lowland setting that contrasts with the Altai Mountains farther south. Barnaul developed in the 18th century around mining and smelting works established by the industrialist Akinfiy Demidov, an origin reflected in the city’s long association with Altai’s mineral resources. Today it remains the administrative, educational and cultural centre of Altai Krai, while the Ob links it to the larger Siberian river network. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Barnaul and Altai Krai relate to the surrounding Siberian landscape.

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