Nevyánsk (ru: Невья́нск) is a historic town in the central part of Sverdlovsk Oblast. It was the unofficial capital of 18th-century Ural industry, but retains little of its former heritage. The single important edifice t
Town in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
Town in Sverdlovsk Oblast, RussiaNevyansk
НевьянскTownView of the town from the Leaning Tower of Nevyansk
FlagCoat of armsInteractive map of NevyanskNevyanskLocation of NevyanskShow map of RussiaNevyanskNevyansk (Sverdlovsk Oblast)Show map of Sverdlovsk OblastCoordinates: 57°29′N 60°12′E / 57.483°N 60.200°E / 57.483; 60.200CountryRussiaFederal subjectSverdlovsk OblastAdministrative districtNevyansky DistrictFounded1700Town status since1919Elevation240 m (790 ft)Population (2010 Census) • Total24,567 • Estimate (2025)22,079 (−10.1%)Administrative status • Capital ofNevyansky DistrictMunicipal status • Urban okrugNevyansky Urban Okrug • Capital ofNevyansky Urban OkrugTime zoneUTC+5 (MSK+2 )Postal code624191–624194OKTMO ID65714000001Websitenevyansk66.ru
Nevyansk (Russian: Невья́нск) is a town and the administrative center of Nevyansky District in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Neyva River (Ob's basin) on the eastern slope of the Middle Urals, 97 kilometers (60 mi) north of Yekaterinburg. Population: 24,567 (2010 census); 26,644 (2002 census); 29,764 (1989 Soviet census); 29,800 (1970).
History
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The Old Believers' church (left), the Leaning Tower (center), and the monument to Peter the Great and Nikita Demidov (right) in central Nevyansk
The posad of Nevyansk was founded in 1700 due to the construction of a foundry and iron factory, which Peter the Great gave to Nikita Demidov, along with 3,900,000 acres of land. Although it was not granted town status until 1919,[citation needed] it became highly important for the well-being of the Demidov family, which extracted gold from the local foothills. In the 18th century, Nevyansk was settled primarily by Old Believers, who commissioned from local artisans some glimmering, stylish icons which may be regarded as the last phase in the history of Russian icon-painting. As for the Demidovs, they commissioned the 60-meter (200 ft) high Leaning Tower of Nevyansk, which was erected sometime between 1725 and 1740 and remains the town's principal landmark and claim to fame.
Flag and the coat of arms[edit]
Nevyansk's flag and coat of arms features symbols of the city: the Leaning Tower, cannonballs, and Y-shaped tools used for prospecting.
Administrative and municipal status
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Within the framework of administrative divisions, Nevyansk serves as the administrative center of Nevyansky District and is subordinated to it.[citation needed] As a municipal division, the town of Nevyansk together with thirty-seven rural localities in Nevyansky District is incorporated as Nevyansky Urban Okrug.
