This is a city of significance. It is located 757 km away from Syktyvkar, 90 km to the south of the Arctic Circle on the right bank of the Usa (local Usva). It is named after the river. The etymology of the hydronym Usva is not clear. It is highly unlikely that it is of Komi origin, which is confirmed by the abundance of analogous hydronyms on the ...

Territory: 30,6 thousand sq.km Population: 46 thousand persons (According to Komistat for January 1, 2013) Usinsk is located in the northeast of the Komi Republic in the basin of the central Pechora river in 757 km from Syktyvkar, in 90 km from the Arctic Circle. Today Usinsk is the center of oil-extracting industry of the Komi Republic. In th...

Coat of arms Coat of arms of Usinsk was approved by the municipal Council on March 30, 2000. It is located on the "French" board, the color scale resembles the flag of the Komi Republic. The inscription "Usinsk" is stylized under the Komi ornament. In the center of the composition there is an oil derrick. It emphasizes the main value of the cit...

There is a railway line between Pechora and Usinsk, with twice per day local passenger service. Regular airline flights connect Usinsk with Ukhta, Pechora, and Syktyvkar (daily), Moscow (twice per week) and St. Petersburg (the frequency depends on the season). The airport can accommodate aircraft of all types. There are also flights on local airlin...

Ecological Routes The valley of the Sharyu river is a geological reserve. Picturesque cliffs can be found along the river banks. A 3-5 day trip along the Sharyu provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the unique northern landscapes of the Arctic Region. When rafting along the Sharyu river, the Makarikha farm may be of interest. It is famous...