Syktyvkar is the city of the Komi Republic, Russia. Population: 235,000 (2010 Census preliminary results); 230,011 (2002 Census); 232,117 (1989 Census). Syktyvkar is located on the Sysola River, which is the origin of its former name Ust-Sysolsk. The city's current name comes from Syktyv, the Komi name for the same river, plus kar, meaning "city"....

Territory: 152 sq.km Population: 256 thousand people (according to Komistat for January 1, 2013) Stefanovskaya square Syktyvkar is the administrative center of t...

Coat of arms of Syktyvkar The modern coat of arms of Syktyvkar was approved by deputies of the Сity’s Сouncil on March 25, 2005. Description of the coat of arms: On the mountain there is a Golden B...

Relief and Climat The city is situated along the banks of Sysola and Vychegda rivers and surrounded by forests. Forests occupy 72% of the territory of the city. The climate in Syktyvkar is moderate-continental. Winter is long, pretty harsh. Summer is short and warm. There are reserves of such mineral resources as peat, iron ore, stone ma...

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