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How to Pronounce Volzhsky
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Meaning and Context
Volzhsky is a major industrial city and vital administrative center within Volgograd Oblast, Russia, founded in 1951 in conjunction with the construction of the monumental Volzhskaya Hydroelectric Power Station. Strategically situated on the left bank of the Volga River, directly opposite the historic city of Volgograd, it forms a critical part of the Volgograd urban agglomeration and serves as a key hub for the chemical, machinery, and energy sectors in southern Russia. The city's planned development, characterized by broad avenues and extensive greenery, earned it the distinction of being one of the most comfortable cities in Russia for living, balancing its significant economic role with a reputation for environmental conscientiousness. Its economy is anchored by major enterprises like the Volzhsky Orgsintez chemical plant and the Volzhsky Automobile Tire Plant, underscoring its importance to the regional and national industrial landscape.
Common Mistakes and Alternative Spellings
The primary spelling "Volzhsky" is the standard transliteration from the Russian "Волжский." A common alternative spelling is "Volzhskiy," which represents a different but accepted transliteration of the Russian letter "ий" ending. Misspellings frequently arise from phonetic guesses or keyboard errors, such as "Volzsky" (omitting the 'h'), "Volshky," or "Voljsky." In some non-specialist contexts, it may be incorrectly hyphenated as "Volzh-sky" or confused with the similarly named city of Volzhsk in the Republic of Mari El. When writing in Russian, a frequent grammatical error by non-native speakers involves incorrect declension of the city's name in sentences, though this does not apply to its English rendering.
Example Sentences
The industrial output of Volzhsky is crucial to the economy of the wider Volgograd region.
Many engineers moved to Volzhsky during the peak construction of the hydroelectric station in the 1950s.
Compared to its neighbor Volgograd, Volzhsky is noted for its more modern layout and abundant parklands.
A key logistical challenge involves efficiently transporting goods from the factories in Volzhsky across the Volga River.
Tourism in the area often includes a visit to the Volzhsky embankment for panoramic views of the Volgograd panorama museum on the opposite shore.
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