Kudymkar
Kudymkar, city, western Russia. Kudymkar was the administrative centre of Komi-Permyak autonomous okrug (district), which in 2005 merged with Perm oblast (region) to form Perm kray (territory). The city lies along the Inva River at the latter’s confluence with the Kuva River in the Northern Ural Mountains. Founded in the 16th century, Kudymkar grew rapidly after 1925, and it became a town in 1938. Industrial enterprises include timber milling and food processing. Institutes for forestry, agriculture, and teacher training are located in the city. Pop. (2006 est.) 31,723.
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Article Title:
Kudymkar
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
02 August 2010
Access Date:
February 20, 2025