Lesosibirsk

Lesosibirsk, city, Krasnoyarsk kray (territory), Russia. The city extends for 19 miles (30 km) along the Yenisey River. It is a wood-processing centre and an important Yenisey River port. Lesosibirsk was formed in 1975 from two merged towns—Maklakovo and Novomaklakovo. The city is linked by railroad with Achinsk. Pop. (2006 est.) 64,625.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Heather Campbell.
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Article Title: Lesosibirsk
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 14 January 2009
Access Date: March 30, 2025