Northern Administrative Okrug
Encyclopedia
Northern Administrative Okrug, or Severny Administrative Okrug , is one of the ten administrative okrugs
of Moscow
, Russia
. It was founded in 1991 and has an area of 109.9 square kilometres (42.4 sq mi). Population:
The administrative okrug's boundaries extend from the Belarus
ian railway to the MKAD
, and comprise the territory between Molzhaninovsky District
and Sheremetyevo Airport
.
The okrug encompasses sixteen districts:
, passing through the territory of the okrug. The two golden wings symbolize the united air traffic of the city and the Sheremetyevo International Airport
. The silver eight-pointed star represents Polaris
and points to the northern location of the okrug in the city of Moscow. The gold and silver sails of the ship symbolize the river transport and is located within the county of the North cargo river port. The silver horses represent the okrug racetrack. The silver Corinthian style columns represent the porticos of the Central Moscow Hippodrome
.
The okrug also houses the offices of many of Russia's aviation companies. The aviation companies Irkut, Ilyushin
, and Yakovlev
have their head offices in the Aeroport District
in the okrug. The aviation companies Mikoyan
(MiG) and Sukhoi
have their head offices in the Begovoy District
in the okrug. The okrug also houses the Dementyev Moscow Aviation Plant and the Rumyantsev Moscow Aviation Plant. Nordwind Airlines
has its head office within Sheremetyevo Airport in the Molzhaninovsky District
in the okrug.
Administrative divisions of Moscow
The federal city of Moscow, Russia is divided into ten administrative okrugs, which are in turn subdivided into districts . The city does not have a downtown area; the urban core is scattered across the city. Prominent business areas include Tverskoy, Arbat, and Presnensky Districts to the east...
of Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. It was founded in 1991 and has an area of 109.9 square kilometres (42.4 sq mi). Population:
The administrative okrug's boundaries extend from the Belarus
Belarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
ian railway to the MKAD
MKAD
MKAD is a ring road encircling the City of Moscow.The acronym is a transliteration of the Russian МКАД, for Московская Кольцевая Автомобильная Дорога .The growth of traffic in and around Moscow in the 1950s made the city planners realise Russia's largest metropolis...
, and comprise the territory between Molzhaninovsky District
Molzhaninovsky District
Molzhaninovsky District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia. Population: ; ;...
and Sheremetyevo Airport
Sheremetyevo International Airport
Sheremetyevo International Airport , is an international airport located in the Moscow Oblast, Russia, north-west of central Moscow. It is a hub for the passenger operations of the Russian international airline Aeroflot, and one of the three major airports serving Moscow along with Domodedovo...
.
The okrug encompasses sixteen districts:
- AeroportAeroport DistrictAeroport District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia.-Economy:The aviation companies Irkut, Ilyushin, and Yakovlev have their head offices in the district....
- BegovoyBegovoy DistrictBegovoy District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia.-Economy:The aviation companies Mikoyan and Sukhoi have their head offices in the district....
- BeskudnikovskyBeskudnikovsky DistrictBeskudnikovsky District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia....
- DmitrovskyDmitrovsky District, MoscowDmitrovsky District, Moscow is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia....
- GolovinskyGolovinsky DistrictGolovinsky District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia....
- KhovrinoKhovrino DistrictKhovrino District is a district in Northern Administrative Okrug of Moscow, Russia, located along the Likhoborka River. It borders with Khimki on the west and Mikhalkovo on the south....
- KhoroshyovskyKhoroshyovsky DistrictKhoroshyovsky District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia....
- KoptevoKoptevo DistrictKoptevo District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia....
- LevoberezhnyLevoberezhny District, MoscowLevoberezhny District, Moscow is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia....
- MolzhaninovskyMolzhaninovsky DistrictMolzhaninovsky District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia. Population: ; ;...
- SavyolovskySavyolovsky DistrictSavyolovsky District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia....
- SokolSokol DistrictSokol District is a district of Northern Administrative Okrug of Moscow, Russia. Population: The name of the district was given after the settlement of Sokol built in the 1920s. Earlier, the village of Vsekhsvyatskoye existed on this location...
- TimiryazevskyTimiryazevsky DistrictTimiryazevsky District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia....
- Vostochnoye DeguninoVostochnoye Degunino DistrictVostochnoye Degunino District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia....
- VoykovskyVoykovsky DistrictVoykovsky District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia....
- Zapadnoye DeguninoZapadnoye Degunino DistrictZapadnoye Degunino District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia....
Coat of arms
The narrow silver belt symbolizes the Moscow CanalMoscow Canal
The Moscow Canal , named the Moscow-Volga Canal until the year 1947, is a canal that connects the Moskva River with the main transportation artery of European Russia, the Volga River. It is located in Moscow itself and in the Moscow Oblast...
, passing through the territory of the okrug. The two golden wings symbolize the united air traffic of the city and the Sheremetyevo International Airport
Sheremetyevo International Airport
Sheremetyevo International Airport , is an international airport located in the Moscow Oblast, Russia, north-west of central Moscow. It is a hub for the passenger operations of the Russian international airline Aeroflot, and one of the three major airports serving Moscow along with Domodedovo...
. The silver eight-pointed star represents Polaris
Polaris
Polaris |Alpha]] Ursae Minoris, commonly North Star or Pole Star, also Lodestar) is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is very close to the north celestial pole, making it the current northern pole star....
and points to the northern location of the okrug in the city of Moscow. The gold and silver sails of the ship symbolize the river transport and is located within the county of the North cargo river port. The silver horses represent the okrug racetrack. The silver Corinthian style columns represent the porticos of the Central Moscow Hippodrome
Central Moscow Hippodrome
Central Moscow Hippodrome, founded in 1834 is the largest horse racing track as well as horse breeding research facility in Moscow and Russia.-External links:...
.
Economy
The okrug has over 1,000 medium-sized and large businesses and almost 18,000 small businesses. The okrug houses construction material, engineering, food production, light industry, jewellry design, and printing operations.The okrug also houses the offices of many of Russia's aviation companies. The aviation companies Irkut, Ilyushin
Ilyushin
Open Joint Stock Company «Ilyushin Aviation Complex» , operating as Ilyushin or Ilyushin Design Bureau, is a Russian design bureau and aircraft manufacturer, founded by Sergey Vladimirovich Ilyushin. Ilyushin was established under the Soviet Union. Its operations began on January 13, 1933, by...
, and Yakovlev
Yakovlev
The Yak Aircraft Corporation is a Russian aircraft designer and manufacturer...
have their head offices in the Aeroport District
Aeroport District
Aeroport District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia.-Economy:The aviation companies Irkut, Ilyushin, and Yakovlev have their head offices in the district....
in the okrug. The aviation companies Mikoyan
Mikoyan
Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG , or RSK MiG, is a Russian joint stock company. Formerly Mikoyan-and-Gurevich Design Bureau , then simply Mikoyan, it is a military aircraft design bureau, primarily designing fighter aircraft...
(MiG) and Sukhoi
Sukhoi
Sukhoi Company is a major Russian aircraft manufacturer, headquartered in Begovoy District, Northern Administrative Okrug, Moscow, famous for its fighters...
have their head offices in the Begovoy District
Begovoy District
Begovoy District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia.-Economy:The aviation companies Mikoyan and Sukhoi have their head offices in the district....
in the okrug. The okrug also houses the Dementyev Moscow Aviation Plant and the Rumyantsev Moscow Aviation Plant. Nordwind Airlines
Nordwind Airlines
Nordwind Airlines, LCC is a charter airline with its head office and flight operations within Terminal C at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Molzhaninovsky District, Northern Administrative Okrug, Moscow, Russia...
has its head office within Sheremetyevo Airport in the Molzhaninovsky District
Molzhaninovsky District
Molzhaninovsky District is an administrative district of Northern Administrative Okrug, and one of the 125 raions of Moscow, Russia. Population: ; ;...
in the okrug.
External links
- Official website
- Moscow International Portal. Northern Administrative Okrug