Zarinsk is a town in Altai Krai, Russia, located on the Chumysh River 99 km east of Barnaul. Population:

History

The railway station of Zarinskaya (Заринская) was established in 1952. It was granted urban-type settlement status in 1958 and town status in 1979.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Zarinsk serves as the administrative center of Zarinsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of krai significance of Zarinsk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the town of krai significance of Zarinsk is incorporated as Zarinsk Urban Okrug.

Famous people

Krasilov Dmitry (Pukhlyash) - showman, dancer and actor.

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