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{{Short description|Town in Primorsky Krai, Russia}}
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|title=Arsenyev population
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|label1=[[Russian Census (2010)|2010 Census]]
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'''Arsenyev''' ({{langx|ru|Арсе́ньев}}) is a [[types of inhabited localities in Russia|town]] in [[Primorsky Krai]], [[Russia]], located about {{convert|160|km|sp=us}} northeast of [[Vladivostok]], the [[administrative center]] of the [[krai]]. As of the [[Russian Census (2010)|2010 Census]], its population was&nbsp;56,750.<ref name="2010Census">{{ru-pop-ref|2010Census}}</ref> It was known as ''Semyonovka'' until 1952.<ref name="gr" />

==History==
The history of Arsenyev begins in 1895, when the settlement of '''Semyonovka''' ({{lang|ru|Семёновка}}) was founded.<ref name="gr">{{cite book|title=Энциклопедия Города России|year=2003|publisher=Большая Российская Энциклопедия|location=Moscow|isbn=5-7107-7399-9|page=25}}</ref> The first settlement dwellers were the [[Old Believers]]. In 1901, migrant peasants from what is now [[Poltava Oblast]], [[Ukraine]] settled here. In 1937, the settlement was connected to the [[Trans-Siberian Railway]] by a branch-line. In 1940, the first aviation plant in the [[Russian Far East]], which is now called ''Progress Arsenyev Aircraft Works'', was built in Semyonovka. In 1952, Semyonovka was granted town status and renamed Arsenyev,<ref name="gr" /> after [[Vladimir Arsenyev]], an explorer of the Far East, a scientist, a traveler, and a writer, who visited Semyonovka in 1912.

During the Cold War, an [[Varfolomeyevka (air base)|air base]] existed northeast of Arsenyev at Varfolomeyevka.

==Administrative and municipal status==
Within the [[subdivisions of Russia#Administrative divisions|framework of administrative divisions]], it is incorporated as '''Arsenyev [[City of federal subject significance|Town Under Krai Jurisdiction]]'''—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the [[administrative divisions of Primorsky Krai|districts]].<ref name="Ref130">Law #161-KZ</ref> As a [[subdivisions of Russia#Municipal divisions|municipal division]], Arsenyev Town Under Krai Jurisdiction is incorporated as '''Arsenyevsky Urban Okrug'''.<ref name="Ref853">Law #178-KZ</ref>

==Geography==
===Climate===
Arsenyev has a dry-winter [[warm-summer humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]]: '''Dwb'''), bordering on a dry-winter [[hot-summer humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]]: '''Dwa''').

The climate of the town is characterized by a great contrast between summer and winter temperatures in comparison with the coastal Primorye. The average temperature in January is {{convert|-18|C}}. The average temperature in July is {{convert|+21|C}}. The absolute low recorded was {{convert|-46|C}}, record high was {{convert|+39|C}}. Spring is characterized by an increase of {{convert|10|C-change}} in the average daily temperature from March through April. The annual [[precipitation]] is {{convert|701|mm|sp=us}}; the annual humidity is 71%. The soil freezes as deep as {{convert|2|m|sp=us}}

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| Jan high C  = -10.2
| Feb high C  = -5.5
| Mar high C  = 2.2
| Apr high C  = 13.3
| May high C  = 20.2
| Jun high C  = 24.1
| Jul high C  = 26.8
| Aug high C  = 25.9
| Sep high C  = 21.0
| Oct high C  = 13.5
| Nov high C  = 2.2
| Dec high C  = -8.0
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| Jan mean C  = -17.5
| Feb mean C  = -12.9
| Mar mean C  = -3.8
| Apr mean C  = 6.7
| May mean C  = 13.3
| Jun mean C  = 18.4
| Jul mean C  = 21.9
| Aug mean C  = 21.3
| Sep mean C  = 14.9
| Oct mean C  = 6.7
| Nov mean C  = -3.9
| Dec mean C  = -14.6
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| Jan low C  = -24.8
| Feb low C  = -20.8
| Mar low C  = -9.8
| Apr low C  = 0.1
| May low C  = 6.4
| Jun low C  = 12.7
| Jul low C  = 17.0
| Aug low C  = 16.7
| Sep low C  = 8.8
| Oct low C  = -0.1
| Nov low C  = -10.0
| Dec low C  = -21.2
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| Jan precipitation mm  = 11.2
| Feb precipitation mm  = 9.1
| Mar precipitation mm  = 19.3
| Apr precipitation mm  = 30.4
| May precipitation mm  = 58.5
| Jun precipitation mm  = 70.7
| Jul precipitation mm  = 102.8
| Aug precipitation mm  = 138.6
| Sep precipitation mm  = 90.3
| Oct precipitation mm  = 57.1
| Nov precipitation mm  = 29.2
| Dec precipitation mm  = 13.3
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===Nature===
Large [[clay]] deposits that are used by the local plant of construction materials are found in the town's vicinity. There are [[granite]] and [[basalt]] beds within {{convert|10|–|12|km|sp=us}} distance from the town. The suburban [[flora]] includes [[Taxus cuspidata|Japanese Yew]] (''Taxus cuspidata''), [[Amur Velvet]], [[Walnut|Manchurian Walnut]] (''Juglans mandschurica''), [[Birch|Ermann's Birch]] (''Betula ermannii''), ''[[Araliaceae|Eleutherococcus]]'', [[Nelumbo nucifera|Lotus]] (''Nelumbo nucifera'', a rare and very beautiful water-plant that can be found in several small lakes twelve kilometers from Arsenyev). There is a variety of [[fauna]] species in the area, including [[mammal]]s, birds, and insects characteristic of Primorye. The [[tiger]] (''Panthera tigris''), [[Felis|wildcat]] (''Felis'' spp.), [[mandarin duck]] (''Aix galericulata''), several species of unique butterflies including ''Catocala'' and species of Noctuid moth can be found.

There is much snow during winter in Arsenyev, and this creates perfect conditions for skiing around the town. Arsenyev is surrounded by an almost untouched Ussuri [[taiga]].  The ecological situation in Arsenyev is more favorable in comparison with other cities and towns of the krai, due to the absence of polluting enterprises in the town and its suburbs.

==Economy==
As of 1999, the economy of the town is dominated by state enterprises. The proportion of their employees comprises two-thirds of able-bodied population. Other industries employ an additional 12,000&nbsp;people. There are about 4,000&nbsp;unemployed in Arsenyev. The largest enterprise of the town are ''Askold Shipbuilding Plant'' and ''Progress'', producing generally products for defense. At present the volume of the output has been lowered due to the reduction of demand for military products. The high prices of raw materials have led to a halt in the production of [[umbrella]]s, [[furniture]], and baby prams, that were by-products of ''Askold'' and ''Progress''. All of this constitutes a threat to unemployment to most of the town population, which has been employed by these two plants. One possible solution to the problem is exporting military helicopters of ''Progress Stock Company'', which have received worldwide approval. Due to the highly technical industries located there, Arsenyev is characterized by a larger proportion of specialists with higher education compared with other cities of the Krai.

==Tourism==
Arsenyev is situated between the Blue and Eastern-Blue Ranges of the [[Sikhote-Alin]], on the right bank of the [[Arsenyevka River|Arsenyevka river]] (the [[Ussuri River|Ussuri]]'s [[tributary]]). The river is 294&nbsp;km (200&nbsp;mi) long. The valley of the Arsenyevka river is {{convert|2|–|3|km|sp=us|adj=on}} wide. The river is the source of water for the town and for the rice plantations of the adjacent [[Anuchinsky District]]. In 1954, a dam was constructed on the [[Dachnaya River]] (the [[Arsenyevka River|Arsenyevka]]'s tributary). It is located in the center of Arsenyev, forming a pool with fountains. The town park is adjacent to it. This is the favorite recreation place of the town's residents. The water reservoir for the town is located on the upper reaches of the Dachnaya river. The town of Arsenyev is built on flat land.

Arsenyev is an attraction primarily for lovers of mountain-skiing. There is a mountain-skiing base in Arsenyev. There is much snow in the Arsenyev area in winter. The mountain normally used for mountain skiers is {{convert|10|km|sp=us}} from the town and rises as high as {{convert|870|m|sp=us}} [[above sea level]]. Training for mountain-skiing beginners is available. Tourists are welcome on week-ends. You can stop at the ''Salyut'' recreation center at the foot of the mountain.

===Sightseeing===
There is a monument to [[Maxim Gorky]], founded in 1958 in the public garden on Gorky Avenue.

The Uvalnaya Hill displays the monument to Russian explorer [[Vladimir Arsenyev]] and his guide gol'd [[Dersu Uzala]], built in 1972 by donations from Arsenyev's residents.

In the area surrounding Arsenyev there are also many archaeological and natural monuments, acquainting visitors with the culture of the ancient tribes inhabiting these lands, with relics and endemic plants and animals.

Arsenyev's History Museum was opened in 1969. Over 40,000 exhibits are displayed, including the personal belongings of the first dwellers of Semyonovka, a collection of butterflies found in Central Primorye, ethnographic and archaeological collections. The museum attracts about 35,000 people a year.

==Sports==
The [[bandy]] club [[Vostok Arsenyev|Vostok]]<ref>[http://vostokbandy.ru Official homepage of Vostok]</ref> plays in the second highest division, [[Russian Bandy Supreme League|Supreme League]].

==Notable residents ==
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*[[Anton Krotov]] (born 1998), football player
* [[Maxim Kuzminov]] (born 1995), former helicopter pilot and defector <ref>{{Cite web |last=CHIAPPA |first=CLAUDIA |last2=HARTOG |first2=EVA |last3=MELKOZEROVA |first3=VERONIKA |date=November 18, 2024 |title=The death of a Russian defector: Who failed Maxim Kuzminov? |url=https://www.politico.eu/article/maxim-kuzminov-russia-ukraine-defector-murder-fsb-spain-helicopter/ |website=POLITICO.EU}}</ref>

==References==
===Notes===
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===Sources===
*{{RussiaAdmMunRef|pri|adm|law}}
*{{RussiaAdmMunRef|pri|mun|list|arsenyevsky}}

==External links==
*[http://ars.town Official website of Arsenyev] {{in lang|ru}}
*[https://arsenev.jsprav.ru/ Directory of organizations in Arsenyev] {{in lang|ru}}
*[http://www.arsvest.ru|http://www.arsvest.ru] ''[[Arsenyevskiye Vesti]]'', Arsenyev's newspaper {{in lang|ru}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080324080848/http://www.biznesars.ru/ ''Biznesars''], Arsenyev's newspaper {{in lang|ru}}

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