Sol-Iletsk

Sol-Iletsk ( ) is a town in Orenburg Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Ilek River (Ural's tributary), south of Orenburg, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 22,000 (1975); 11,802 (1897). The climate is arid, sharply continental.

Sol-Iletsk ( ) is a town in Orenburg Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Ilek River (Ural's tributary), south of Orenburg, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 22,000 (1975); 11,802 (1897). The climate is arid, sharply continental. ==History== It was founded in the 17th century as a Cossack settlement. In the mid-18th century, it was renamed Iletskaya Zashchita ( ) due to the construction of fortifications. The name was then changed to Iletsk ( ) in the 19th century. In 1945, the town was given its present name. A thick bed of rocksalt is worked near this town (hence, the word " " (sol) in the town's name, which means "salt" in Russian). The place has also been known as a balneological resort for its mineral waters, salt, mud, and brine baths, and its kumis cures. ==Administrative and municipal status== Within the framework of administrative divisions, Sol-Iletsk serves as the administrative center of Sol-Iletsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the Town of Sol-Iletsk —an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the territories of the Town of Sol-Iletsk and of Sol-Iletsky District are incorporated as Sol-Iletsky Urban Okrug. ==Penitentiary facilities== Sol-Iletsk houses what is commonly called the Black Dolphin Prison. ==References== ===Notes=== ===Sources===

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