UstIlimsk

Ust-Ilimsk is a city in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Angara River, about 50 kilometers north of the Ilimsk fortress ruins. It is situated in Eastern Siberia, approximately 1,050 kilometers north of Irkutsk. The city's establishment is closely tied to the construction of the Ust-Ilimsk Hydroelectric Station, which began in the early 1970s. The settlement that grew around the construction site was granted city status in 1975.

The primary economic driver of Ust-Ilimsk is its large pulp and paper mill, which is one of the largest in Russia. The hydroelectric station also plays a significant role in the region's power supply. The city's location in a taiga region means that forestry is also an important industry. The climate is sharply continental, characterized by long, cold winters and short, warm summers.

Transportation to and from Ust-Ilimsk is primarily facilitated by road and rail. The city has a river port on the Angara River, which is navigable during the warmer months. Ust-Ilimsk is a relatively young city, and its development has been largely shaped by the industrial projects that led to its creation. The population is diverse, reflecting the various people who were involved in the construction and subsequent operation of its major industrial facilities.