Population of Kuban. Krasnodar Territory: area, population, geographical location, administration Population of Kuban

(edited on May 29, 2014)

Total number population is about 5226 thousand people (according to the 2010 All-Russian Population Census), which is 2% more than the results of the 2002 All-Russian Census. Krasnodar region ranks 3rd among regions Russian Federation in terms of population - after Moscow and the Moscow region. Population density - 68.1 people/sq.km. (in 2002 - 67.9 people/sq.km). Migration growth exceeds natural population decline. That is, the coefficient of natural increase is negative and amounts to 1.33% (according to the State Statistics Committee of Russia as of January 1, 2012).
Krasnodar Territory is one of the few regions of Russia whose population has increased significantly in the post-Soviet period (by 10%). Experts call the determining factor for growth the influx of “economic” migrants from all over the North Caucasus south of Russia, Ukraine and the countries of Transcaucasia.
Also, the Krasnodar region is also a place of resettlement not only for people migrating for earnings, but also for wealthy citizens purchasing housing from the surrounding regions, the Far North and from other regions.

In the region there are only 26 cities with a total population of 2618.3 thousand inhabitants, 12 urban-type settlements (UGT) with a population of 147.1 thousand people. 2461.2 thousand people live in 1725 rural settlements. Ratio of urban residents and rural residents: 52.9% and 47.1%. In 2002, this ratio was 53.5% and 46.5%, respectively. During the intercensus period, the number of rural settlements increased by 6 units. At the same time, both the liquidation and formation of new rural settlements took place, as well as the renaming of urban settlements into villages, etc. The 2010 census revealed 19 rural settlements in which there was virtually no population. Compared to the last census, the number of such settlements increased by 8 units. In general, the number of residents in the region has decreased in 23 districts. The most significant is in Novopokrovsky (7.9%), Beloglinsky (6.5%), Leningradsky (4.8%) and Krylovsky (4.6%) districts. In total, the population increased in 21 districts. The most significant - Anapa (11.8 percent), Goryachy Klyuch (10.9) and Gelendzhik (7.8). In the capital of the region, Krasnodar, the number increased by 5.2 percent. 34% of the region's population lives in the four largest cities: Krasnodar, Sochi, Novorossiysk, Armavir. Among the municipal districts, the most numerous are Yeisk, Crimean, Slavyansky, Tikhoretsky and Tuapse. Their total population makes up more than 12% of the region’s population.

As in Russia as a whole, according to the results of the 2010 census, the number of women in the Territory exceeds the number of men by 379.7 thousand people. In 2002, this excess was 358.6 thousand people. The deterioration of the sex ratio is due to the high mortality rate of men of working age. There were 1,157 women per 1,000 men in 2010 (1,150 in 2002). The predominance of the number of women over the number of men is observed from the age of 25 (in 2002 - from the age of 19).

During the intercensus period, the average age of the region's residents increased by 1.1 years and amounted to 39.6 years. The share of children and adolescents under 16 years of age in the total population decreased from 18.1% (in 2002) to 16.4% (in 2010). The process of demographic aging of the region's population has led to an increase in the population over working age by 80.1 thousand people (6.9%).

In 2010, 1,900 thousand private households were recorded, in which 5,175.5 thousand people lived, or 99% of the total population of the region. The average household size in rural areas remained at the 2002 level and amounted to 2.9 people. In urban areas it decreased from 2.8 to 2.7 people. 50.1 thousand people are registered in collective households (in 2002 - 69 thousand) - these are people living in orphanages, boarding schools for orphans and children left without parental care, stationary social service institutions, barracks, places of deprivation freedom, monasteries.

In the Krasnodar Territory, the number of citizens of the Russian Federation is 5151.1 thousand people. 12.6 thousand people have citizenship of other states and 11.4 thousand people are stateless persons. 2.9 thousand have dual citizenship.

During 2002-2010, the number of specialists with higher vocational education in the Region increased by 46.3%, with secondary vocational education - by 20%, and with primary vocational education, on the contrary, decreased by 61.2%.

Labor activity (including part-time work) was cited as a source of livelihood by 2,372.3 thousand people. 1267.7 thousand people live on pensions (except for disability pensions), 409.7 thousand people live on personal subsidiary plots. According to data for 2011, the Krasnodar Territory is in 23rd place in terms of unemployment, which amounted to 6.0%, while average level nationwide was 6.6%. In 2010, 16.4 thousand people (or 0.3% of the population) received unemployment benefits in the region, which is 400 people less than in 2002. The rest indicated savings, dividends, interest, rental or rent of property, income from patents, copyrights and other sources as their source of income. The number of persons receiving a disability pension increased by 27.7%.

Of the total number of people employed in the economy aged 15 years or more, the absolute majority - 2135.5 thousand people (91.1%) - are employed (in 2002 - 92.4%); 55 thousand people (2.3%) are employers who hire employees (in 2002 - 1.8%) and 133 thousand people (5.7%) are individual entrepreneurs (in 2002 - 5.1%) .

In the territory Krasnodar region Representatives of over 100 nations live here.

The relative stability of the ethno-demographic situation in the Krasnodar region during the years of “stagnation” has been disrupted in recent decades. At the same time, the relative share of Russians (who make up the majority of the population) has decreased. This decrease is associated with a significant decrease in natural increase (unlike other nationalities) while maintaining and even increasing the positive balance of migration growth. The Krasnodar Territory is a region of “attraction” from other administrative-territorial entities, primarily the Caucasus. National composition Krasnodar region:

The majority of the population is Russian. In addition to the Russians, another 24 ethnic groups form communities of over 3 thousand people each. These groups are distinguished by cohesion and an established structure of internal connections. Due to the fact that various national groups live relatively together in relatively small areas in the Region (especially in Black Sea coast and in the surrounding areas), very intensive communication between representatives of different nationalities is typical here. The compact settlement of ethnic groups characteristic of the Krasnodar Territory (both old-timers - Armenians, Greeks, Germans, and those who appeared relatively recently - Crimean Tatars, Meskhetian Turks) affects the socio-political situation in a particular area.

From the late 1980s to the present day, the influx of migrants, both Russians (mainly from the Transcaucasian republics) and other nationalities, has sharply increased in the region.

A unique region of our country. It is located at the junction of climatic zones, historical civilizations and national cultures. It is about the peoples and traditions of the region that will be discussed further.

Demographic information

About 5 million 300 thousand people live in the Krasnodar region. Almost all the peoples of Russia live here: Tatars, Chuvash, Bashkirs, etc. Of these, 5 million 200 thousand people are citizens of the Russian Federation. 12.6 thousand live as foreigners. WITH dual citizenship- 2.9 thousand. Persons without any citizenship - 11.5 thousand people.

The number of residents is constantly growing. The influx of migrants contributes to this. Housing in the region is in great demand. People move here for permanent residence. This is due to the mild climate of the region.

There are 26 cities, 13 large towns and 1,725 ​​other small rural settlements in the region. The ratio is urban and approximately 52 to 48 percent. Almost 34% of the urban population lives in four major cities: Sochi, and Armavir.

Alloy of different nations

The peoples living in the Krasnodar region are about 150 nationalities. The main ethnic groups inhabiting Kuban:

• Russians - 86.5%.
• Armenians - 5.4%.
• Ukrainians - 1.6%.
• Tatars - 0.5%.
• Others - 6%.

The bulk of the population, as can be seen from the list, are Russians. Smaller ethnic groups live compactly in small areas. These are, for example, Greeks, Tatars, Armenians. In the Krasnodar Territory they mainly live on the coast and surrounding areas.

Kuban Cossacks

The historical class of Cossacks today is engaged in preparing future conscripts for the army, military-patriotic education of youth, protecting important objects in the region, and maintaining public order. All the peoples of the Krasnodar region can no longer imagine life without them, because... their role is enormous in maintaining order in the region.

The uniqueness of the Kuban land

The traditions of the peoples of the Krasnodar region are very unique. Everyone who considers himself a Cossack must comply with long-standing traditions and instructions of experienced people faithful to the cause of their ancestors. Of course, it is difficult to list all the cultural features of Kuban. There are a lot of traditions and customs here. And they are all distinguished by rationality and beauty. But we will try to tell you about the most interesting ones.

Construction and improvement of houses

For Cossacks, building a home is one of the most important events in life. Almost the entire world helped each family build a house.

This, as the Kuban Cossacks believed, binds the people into a single whole, which means it makes them stronger. Tourist houses were built according to this principle.

Before construction began, scraps of dog, sheep, chicken feathers, etc. were thrown around the perimeter of the future housing area. This was done so that there would be livestock in the house.

Then the pillars were dug into the ground and intertwined with vines. When the frame was ready, they called all their friends and neighbors to be the first to make a “mud” at home.

The walls were covered with clay mixed with straw. A cross was driven into the corner of the “front” to bless the house and its inhabitants. They smeared the housing in 3 layers, the last of which was mixed with manure.

Such houses were considered the warmest and “kindest” not only in terms of the quality of the structure, but also due to the positive energy of the people who helped build them. After the construction was completed, the owners organized gatherings with refreshments. This was a kind of gratitude for help, in exchange for modern cash payment.

The interior decoration was almost the same for all residents of Kuban. There were two rooms in the house. There was a stove in the small one. Wooden benches almost the entire length of the room and a huge table. This spoke of large families and hospitality. The large room contained chests, a chest of drawers and other furniture. As a rule, it was made to order. The main place in the house was the red corner - a table or shelf, lined with icons and decorated with towels and paper flowers. Candles, prayer books, Easter dishes, and memorial books were kept here.

Towels are a traditional Kuban home decoration. A piece of fabric tied with lace, with a cross stitch or satin stitch pattern.

The traditions of the peoples of the Krasnodar region go deep into antiquity. They honor their ancestors and try to instill culture and traditions in their children. A very popular part of the Kuban interior is photographs on the walls. It was considered that the photo depicted important events in the life of the family.

Cossack clothing

The men's wardrobe consisted of military and casual suits. Military uniform - dark Circassian coat, trousers of the same cloth, hood, beshmet, hat, winter cloak and boots.

Women's clothing consisted primarily of a calico or wool skirt, gathered at the waist for fullness, and a long-sleeved blouse with buttons, trimmed with hand-lace. The importance of clothing among the Cossacks was of great importance. It was believed that the more beautiful the clothing, the more clearly it indicated status in society.

Kitchen

The peoples of the Krasnodar region are a multinational community, so the dishes of Kuban cuisine are very diverse. The main diet of the Cossacks is fish, fruits, vegetables, and livestock products. The most popular dish is borscht, to which beans, lard, meat, and sauerkraut were added. Also favorite dishes were dumplings and dumplings.

They eat much more meat in Kuban than in any other region of Russia. People in Kuban also love lard, which is eaten both salted and fried. In the past, food was traditionally cooked in ovens using cast iron cookware.

Crafts of Kuban residents

The peoples of the Krasnodar region were famous for their artisans. They worked with wood, clay, stone and metal. Each region had its own famous potters, who provided the entire people with dishes. Every seventh man worked in the forge. This is the most ancient Cossack art. Kuznetsov was appreciated and praised. They knew how to make edged weapons, household utensils, shoe horses and much more.

Women's craft was weaving. Girls were taught this handicraft from childhood.

Weaving provided the people with clothing and home decorations.

Linens were made from hemp and sheep's wool. Machines and spinning wheels were mandatory items in every home. Women had to be able to work for them.

Peoples of the Krasnodar Territory: life

Families in Kuban were large. This was explained by a huge shortage of workers. From 18 to 38 years of age, every man was considered liable for military service. He served a 4-year military service and was required to attend all training camps, have a horse and full uniform.

Women took care of children and the elderly and did household chores. Each family had more than 5 children. In large ones, their number reached up to 15. For each child born, they were given land, which made it possible to have a good farm and feed the whole family. Children were introduced to work very early. At the age of 5-7 they were already helping in all matters that were within their power.

Language

They speak mainly a mixture of Russian and Ukrainian. In oral speech there are many words borrowed from the highlanders. The speech is original and interesting. Many proverbs and sayings are used in communication.

Names of the peoples of the Krasnodar region

This part of Russia is so multinational that it can easily be called the land of united nations. Whom you will meet here! Thanks to its ethnic diversity, the culture of this region is multifaceted and interesting.

In the Krasnodar region live both the traditional peoples of Russia (Tatars, Mordvins, Mari, Chuvash, Ossetians, Circassians, Lezgins, Kumyks, Adygeans, Avars, Dargins, Udmurts), and representatives of nations of other states. These are Armenians, Ukrainians, Georgians, Belarusians, Kazakhs, Greeks, Germans, Poles, Uzbeks, Moldovans, Lithuanians, Finns, Romanians, Koreans, Tajiks, Turkmens, Estonians.

The population of the region is undergoing constant changes. This is due to the special geopolitical position of the region, which determines migration processes, flows of refugees from the former Soviet republics of Central Asia, Transcaucasia, and the North Caucasus. In addition, natural population growth (decrease) also has an impact on the size of the resident population.

Population studies provide insight into:

possible volumes of production and consumption;

about the needs for natural and material resources;

on the volume of demographic investments (education);

on the number of jobs required;

on the volume of pension payments and child benefits;

in the impact on the environment;

about population policy strategy (stimulation or containment).

The population is the bearer of culture, knowledge, skills, that is, it is the intellectual potential of the country or region.

The Krasnodar Territory ranks third in Russia in terms of population after the city of Moscow (10,357.8 thousand people) and the Moscow region (6,627.0 thousand people).

The permanent population of the Krasnodar Territory amounted to 5124.4 thousand people (2002). The dynamics of the resident population according to post-war census data are presented in Table 1.

Table 1. Dynamics of the resident population

From 1989 to 2002, the permanent population of the Krasnodar Territory increased by 503.6 thousand people, or 10.9%. At the same time, the share of the urban population decreased by 0.6%, which is due to the placement of a significant part of migrants in rural settlements.

The increase in population was mainly due to migration influx from outside the region. Migration growth for the period from 1989 to 2002 amounted to 792.3 thousand people, natural population decline - 288.7 thousand people, the number of births was 707.7 thousand people. The total number of people who arrived from outside the region during the specified period was 2118.1 thousand people, and 1325.8 thousand people left the region.

In all territories of the region, the population has increased over the past intercensus period. The greatest growth was observed in the city of Novorossiysk - by 21.8%, Armavir - by 21.3%, Anapa district- by 20.9%, Timashevsky district - by 17.9%, Kanevsky district - by 17.2%, Tuapse district - by 15.8%, Belorechensky district - by 15.5%, Ust-Labinsky district - by 15 .3%.

More than half of the region's urban population (51.1%) lives in cities with a population of 100 thousand people or more. These are the cities of Krasnodar - 644.8 thousand people, Sochi - 328.8 thousand people, Novorossiysk 231.9 thousand people, Armavir - 193.9 thousand people. The population by city is given without taking into account settlements subordinate to city administrations. So the city of Krasnodar is within the borders municipality has a population of 791.3 thousand people.

According to calculated data, the permanent population of the region as of January 1, 2006 amounted to 5096.7 thousand people, of which 53 percent were city residents and 47 percent were rural residents. The population of the region has decreased since the beginning of the year by 3.6 thousand people (0.07%).

Compared to 2004, the mortality rate of the region's population increased by 2 percent. Numerical population losses were compensated by a migration increase of 87 percent.

The number of births increased by 14% compared to 2000, and decreased by 5% since 2004.

The population dynamics were determined by the following factors:

World Wars 1 and 2;

“decossackization” - eviction of the population to other regions;

mechanical movement, that is, migration.

During 1940-2002, the population of the region increased by 60%, while in other countries of the world the increase was 200-300%. The world average annual population growth is 1.85%, in the region 1%.

Since 1990, natural population decline began and migration became the only source of replenishing losses in the region’s population.

Throughout the intercensus period (1989-2002), the region was attractive for population migration from other regions of Russia and foreign countries. During this period, the total migration influx of the population was 2.7 times higher than the total natural decline. The peaks of migration growth occurred in 1992 (94.2 thousand people), 1993 (87.3 thousand people) and 1994 (91.7 thousand people). Table 2 presents mechanical population growth for 1975-2003.

Table 2. Mechanical growth of the region's population for 1975-2003.

External and internal migration is represented in the region.

External migration of Kuban - from the Caucasian republics, from regions of the Russian Federation with extreme natural and climatic conditions (North, Siberia, Far East), from socially disadvantaged areas (Volga-Vyatka, Central, Caucasian republics). Most of migrants and Kazakhstan - 21.7%, Ukraine - 20.8%, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan - 32.5%. In addition, migrants from Turkey. Emigration - to Germany, USA, Israel, Greece.

In 2005, 82.5 thousand people arrived in the region (6% more than in 2004), 58.7 thousand people left the region (6% less than in 2004). The migration balance amounted to 23.8 thousand people.

The entry of the population into the region from the CIS countries exceeded the exit to these countries by 6.8 times (in 2004 - 5 times). Kazakhstan accounted for 26 percent of the migration increase (in 2004 - 34%).

Departure to foreign countries (emigration) exceeded entry from these countries by 5.2 times (in 2004 - 5 times).

Internal migration of Kuban - movement between urban and rural settlements within the region. Internal migration in the region amounts to 80 thousand people.

Table 3 shows the age structure of the Kuban population.

Table 3. Dynamics age structure population of Kuban, in comparison with the Southern Federal District and the Russian Federation%.

In the region, the share of the population over working age is higher than the average for the Russian Federation and the Southern Federal District and the share of the population of working age is lower.

The average age in Kuban is 37.9 years, for men 34.9, for women 40.4. In the Russian Federation the average age is 37.1 years, in the Southern Federal District 34.2.

The Krasnodar Territory ranks 3rd in terms of population among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation after Moscow and the Moscow region.
Population of the Krasnodar Territory as of January 1, 2011 (according to the Territorial Authority Federal service state statistics for the Krasnodar Territory) amounted to 5 million 225 thousand people.

In the Krasnodar Territory there are 26 cities, 12 urban-type settlements (urban-type settlements), 411 rural, settlement, stanitsa districts, a total of 1,725 ​​rural settlements, of which 11 are abandoned.

53% of the region's population live in cities, 47% live in rural areas. The annual migration growth of the population ranges from 7 to 9 thousand people (as of 01/01/2012 - 7.5 thousand). Natural growth in 2012, compared to 2011, increased slightly and amounted to -1.9 (in 2011 - -2.7), but still remains low. However, the socio-economic conditions for last years lead to increased population growth.

Many cities in the steppe and foothill zones of the region are overgrown villages that received city status in the middle of the 20th century. Such cities retain the structure of a large village; multi-storey buildings occupy only a small part of their development. Only the center of such a city has an urban appearance; industrial enterprises mainly process agricultural products.
The capital of the Krasnodar Territory, Krasnodar, is one of the leading cities in Russia in various areas of development. Thus, at the end of 2011, an authoritative business publication, RBC magazine, compiled a rating of Russian cities by standard of living. In this rating, Krasnodar can easily be the envy of many cities of our vast Motherland. Retail trade turnover in the capital of Kuban increased by 20%, and unemployment decreased by 18%. And in terms of the number of personal cars, Krasnodar will give odds to all Russian cities - in the first half of 2011, growth of the corresponding vehicle fleet was recorded within the range of 50-60%. So, best cities Russia's attractiveness for business is ranked as follows: Krasnodar holds the palm in the rankings of 2009 and 2010.
Next come Yekaterinburg, Ufa, Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk. In the category "Where is it good to live in Rus'?" (which took into account price indicators for goods and services in various sectors and housing and communal services, their quality, level of availability of leisure and entertainment, etc.) Krasnodar has also been confidently holding first place for several years. Next are Perm, Kazan, Surgut, Chelyabinsk and Sochi. And only in one category is it pleasing that the city has not yet taken first place. This is the category "most expensive cities Russia at prices for everyday goods and services." Here Krasnodar is still in 10th place (in 2009 at 30). And the ranking of the most expensive cities is as follows: Khabarovsk, Surgut, Sochi, Murmansk, Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Moscow and St. Petersburg did not participate in the ratings.
Krasnodar holds the lead in Russia in terms of housing construction volumes, is one of the top three in the number of cars per capita, and also ranks first in Russia in the number of super- and hypermarkets per capita.
The population in Krasnodar is 830 thousand people (2010), although with the settlements adjacent to the city the total population will be 1 million 200 thousand people.

In fairness, it should be noted that the village of Kanevskaya (emphasis on the penultimate syllable), which is located halfway between Rostov-on-Don and Krasnodar, is still only the 2nd largest village in Russia, and its population is “only” 45 thousand people .

But there are a number of caveats:
1. The largest village in the Russian Federation - the village of Ordzhonikidzevskaya (formerly Sleptsovskaya) with a population of 60 thousand people - is located in Ingushetia, that is, out of reach.
2. Kanevskaya has a “suburb” - the village of Staroderevyankovskaya, and their total population is approaching the same 60 thousand.
3. Ordzhonikidzevskaya has merged with other villages of lowland Ingushetia, and are part of the agglomeration, while Kanevskaya is completely separate.
4. Kanevskaya has many “metropolitan” features: the huge Intercession Cathedral and the Sports Palace, several business centers and even its own VDNKh.
Kanevskaya is located very advantageously: 180 km south of Rostov-on-Don and 120 km north of Krasnodar, on railway and the federal highway. This situation, as well as very successful agriculture (the local grain harvests are considered one of the highest in Russia), became the reason for the enormous size of Kanevskaya. I don’t know exactly when it reached such proportions, but the village was founded in 1794 - among the first 40 villages that arose after Taman (1792) and Ekaterinodar (1793). Although the village is reachable from Moscow without transfers, only unbranded trains stop there - for example, the poor No. 420 Moscow - Anapa.
Having got off the platform at 4 o'clock in the morning, I waited for dawn and went on foot to the center of the village. It takes about half an hour to walk from the station to the main square, and that’s not even half the length of Kanevskaya. The village has internal transport and signs. But at 6 am it was empty here, and only the crowing of roosters, of which there were probably tens of thousands in the village, came in powerful waves.
This is what Lenin Square, the center of the village, looks like:


Tiles, a capital administration building - it’s hard to believe that you are in a village. Opposite the administration there is a park with blooming southern trees, a cinema and a cultural center.
On the right (if you stand with your back to the administration) there will be three schools:








Keep in mind that in the Russian South photo paranoia is much higher than anywhere else, and people react especially nervously to photographing schools. I photographed carefully, and also early in the morning, while schools were still closed. But I’ve heard a lot of stories about how a person ended up in a police station for such a shot.
In the courtyard of the last school (actually the closest to the square) there is the Bugreevs’ house (at least that’s what it’s called on Wikipedia) - a family Cossack kuren of the late 18th - early 19th centuries. I photographed him with the kind permission of the security guard.

The Kuban Cossacks lived quite poorly in those years. As you know, the Kuban people are actually Cossacks: after the defeat of the Zaporozhye Sich by Catherine, the latter lived for about 20 years under the Turks in the Transdanubian Sich, and then, at the invitation of the same Catherine, returned to Russia, to new border, which passed through Kuban. Until the 1860s (the end of the Caucasian War), the Kuban Cossacks led a paramilitary lifestyle, and did not have the opportunity to acquire a strong economy (unlike the Don Cossacks). Therefore, the kuren looks poorer than the peasant huts of Central Russia.


The school also uses the Bugreevs' house as a utility room - and therefore it does not look like a museum exhibit. There is a complete feeling that Cossacks really live here.

If you go left from the district administration, you will get to even more amazing place: VDNH.
Its buildings surround a public garden where the Victory Memorial is located:


They were built under Stalin, in imitation of the Moscow Exhibition of Economic Achievements, but only on a regional scale. After all, at the All-Russian Exhibition Center there is a whole group of agricultural pavilions - a similar function was performed by the pavilions of the Kanevsky VDNKh. Nowadays they are occupied by shops.














If you go in the direction where the schools are located, a little further, you will come out in the huge building of the Sports Palace - I remind you once again that this is in the village!


A little further behind this building is the Intercession Cathedral, built in the 1840s, one of the most beautiful in Kuban:


In the distance, behind the cathedral, the Kanevskaya radio mast is visible - the highest in the Southern Federal District (420 meters), the undisputed dominant of the surrounding area, especially spectacular in the dark:

The village itself is huge: its houses and streets stretch somewhere into infinity, it really has “no end in sight.” In the center of the village there are city district houses:


And very large new models:


Near the latter there is an interesting fountain-monument to the 200th anniversary of the village:


And here are the streets and views of the “outskirts” of Kanevskaya - huts, cottages, fences, trees, flowers:








From the photographs you may get the impression that people live here in poverty, but this is not the case: I specifically photographed the poorest huts, since they are the most authentic. I had to look for them among the numerous cottages. There are also huts here that are very similar to the Bugreevs’ house. But I took photographs here carefully - you never know how the residents will react.
Some houses are decorated with beautiful wrought iron gutters:

A separate topic is the flora and fauna of Kanevskaya. The richness of the nature of the Russian South is very well felt here. As elsewhere in the south, there is a lot of acacia; this tree was brought here by the Cossacks, and they grew acacia specifically for firewood: it grows quickly, burns hot, and one mature tree was enough to light the stove all winter (luckily, winter here is short). But over time, the “wood tree” turned into a landscape decoration.
In addition to acacia, there are also southern conifers - thuja, yew, and large trees like elms. The vegetation forms dense arches over the streets:






Flowers. However, now there are few flowers in the south - they bloomed there earlier:


...and the question probably arises: why is this not a city?
The answer is more than banal, and in in this case“de facto” and “de jure” coincide. A city or urban-type settlement in Russia is considered a settlement in which no more than 30% of the inhabitants are employed in agriculture. In Kanevskaya, it seems, agriculture 90% are occupied. There is no industry at all in the village (except perhaps the processing of local raw materials), vegetable gardens are located even in the courtyards of five-story buildings, and in the morning many residents go to work with agricultural tools in their hands.
Well, besides, we should not forget that “stanitsa” and “village” are not at all the same thing. After all, the Cossacks had a completely different hierarchy of settlements than the Russians. Stanitsas were essentially Cossack cities, Cossack villages were called hamlets and kurens, and the Cossacks had only one “city” in each army: Cherkassk for the Don, Ekaterinodar for the Kuban, Uralsk for the Ural, Omsk for the Siberian, etc.