Krasnoperekopsk


Krasnoperekopsk is a town of regional significance that was, following the 2014 annexation of Crimea, incorporated into Russia's Republic of Crimea, though the territory is recognised by a majority of countries as part of Ukraine within the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. It also serves as the administrative center of Krasnoperekopsk Raion, although it is not a part of the raion. Population:
It is located on the southern part of the Perekop Isthmus, on the shore of the Stare lake, and about from the Crimean capital, Simferopol. It lies on the Dzhankoy-Kherson railroad line.

History

The city of Krasnoperekopsk should not be confused with the historic Crimean city of Perekop, which was destroyed in November 1920 during the Russian Civil War, and which is located in a range to the north of Krasnoperekopsk. Perekop was depopulated and destroyed as the Crimean Peninsula was invaded by the Soviet Red Army.
The city was founded as Bromzavod in 1932 as an industrial settlement for a bromine factory located near the . In 1936, the settlement became known as Krasno-Perekopsk in honor of the Red Army men who stormed Perekop in 1920. In 1964, the name was changed again to Krasnoperekopsk, and in 1966, it received the status of a city.
On 12 May 2016, Ukrainian authorities rechristened the city Yany Kapu as part of its decommunization efforts, but this decision does not take effect until the return of Crimea to the jurisdiction of Ukraine.

Economy and Industry

Climate

Krasnoperekopsk's climate is mostly dry and hot in the summer, and mild in the winter. The average temperature ranges from in January, to in July. The average precipitation is per year.

International relations

Twin towns – Sister cities

Krasnoperekopsk is twinned with: