History of Kursk in Timeline
Kursk, situated at the junction of the Kur, Tuskar, and Seym rivers, is the administrative heart of Kursk Oblast, Russia. With a population exceeding 440,000 as per the 2021 Census, it stands as a significant urban center.
1901: Workers' Strike at Sugar Mill
From 1901 to 1903, workers at the sugar mill in Kursk went on strike due to harsh working conditions.
1903: Workers' Strike at Sugar Mill
From 1901 to 1903, workers at the sugar mill in Kursk went on strike due to harsh working conditions.
1905: Kursk Workers Join Political Strike
Workers in Kursk participated in the general political strike during the 1905 Russian Revolution.
1914: Engineering Enterprises in Kursk
By 1914, there were seven engineering enterprises operating in Kursk, including one associated with the railroad.
1917: Settlements Join Kursk
In 1917, the settlements surrounding Kursk, including Kazatskaya, Pushkarskaya, Yamskaya, and Streletskaya, were incorporated into the city.
1917: Soviet Power Established in Kursk
On November 26 (December 9, new style), 1917, the Soviets took control of Kursk.
September 1919: Kursk Captured by Denikin's Forces
On September 20, 1919, the city of Kursk was captured by troops under the command of General Denikin.
November 1919: Red Army Reclaims Kursk
On November 19, 1919, Kursk was retaken by the Red Army, following its capture by General Denikin's forces.
1932: Yamskaya Sloboda Incorporated into Kursk
Yamskaya Sloboda was incorporated into the city of Kursk in 1932.
1935: Kursk Receives Television Broadcasts
In 1935, Kursk ham radios gained the capability to receive television broadcasts from Moscow, introducing residents to this new technology.
1935: First Tram System in Kursk
Kursk's first tram system began operating in 1935.
1937: Stalinsky District Established
Stalinsky District was established on the southern outskirts of Kursk in 1937.
November 1941: German Occupation of Kursk Begins
Kursk was occupied by German forces from November 4, 1941, to February 8, 1943.
February 1943: German Occupation of Kursk Ends
Kursk was occupied by German forces from November 4, 1941, to February 8, 1943.
July 1943: Battle of Kursk
In July 1943, the Germans launched Operation Citadel, aiming to recapture Kursk. This resulted in the Battle of Kursk, which included the significant Battle of Prokhorovka.
1943: Battle of Kursk and the Command Station Bunker & Museum
The Battle of Kursk, a pivotal event in World War II on the Eastern Front, took place in 1943. The Command Station Bunker & Museum, featuring a T-34 tank, commemorates the Russian T-34 tank units that played a crucial role in this battle.
February 1944: Rebuilding and Cultural Revival
Rebuilding efforts in Kursk commenced in February 1944. A cinema reopened on February 19, and a drama theatre on February 27, marking the city's cultural recovery.
1950: Urban Economy Fully Restored
By 1950, the urban economy of Kursk had been fully restored after the war.
1953: Tram System Resumes Operation
The tram system in Kursk resumed operation in 1953.
August 1956: District Renaming and Reorganization
On August 17, 1956, Stalinsky District was renamed Promishlenost District. Dzerzhinsky District was abolished, with its territory divided between Promishlenost and Leninsky Districts.
1960: Committee on Radio and Television Established
Recognizing the growing importance of broadcasting, the Kursk Oblast Executive Committee established the Committee on Radio and Television in 1960.
January 1961: First Local Television Broadcast
On January 14, 1961, Kursk residents experienced the first transmission of local television, marking a significant milestone in the city's broadcasting history.
1977: Oldest Reactor at Kursk Nuclear Power Plant Operational
The oldest reactor at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, located about 40 km southwest of Kursk in Kurchatov, began operating in 1977. The plant houses four RBMK-1000 reactors.
1986: Newest Reactor at Kursk Nuclear Power Plant Operational
The newest of the four RBMK-1000 reactors at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, located in Kurchatov, became operational in 1986.
2007: Satellite Navigation System Introduced in Public Transport
In 2007, a satellite navigation system was implemented in Kursk's public transportation system.
2009: Return of Theotokos of Kursk Icon
In 2009, the Theotokos of Kursk icon, highly revered in the Russian Orthodox Church, was returned to its namesake city for the first time in 90 years. The icon, known as Hodigitria, had been part of the Russian diaspora.
July 2010: Kursk Loses Historical Settlement Status
On July 29, 2010, the Russian Ministry of Culture issued resolution No. 418/339, stripping Kursk of its status as a historical settlement.
September 2011: Automated Fare Monitoring System Launched
An automated fare monitoring system was implemented in Kursk on September 5, 2011. The system was launched in stages by the Kursk Integrated Ticket System, starting with handheld validators and progressing to stationary validators and turnstiles.
October 2011: New Firehouse Opens in Kursk
On October 29, 2011, Kursk inaugurated its first new firehouse in 30 years. Equipped with modern technology, the firehouse serves the Central District.
2012: Kursk Celebrates 980th Anniversary
Kursk celebrated its 980th anniversary in 2012.
2016: Dynamo Kursk Joins Women's Hockey League
The Russian Women's Hockey League expanded to Kursk in 2016 with the addition of the new club, Dynamo Kursk.
March 2022: Tczew Ends Partnership with Kursk
In response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Polish city of Tczew ended its partnership with Kursk in March 2022.