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'''Kaspiysk''' ({{lang-ru|Каспи́йск}}; [[Lak language|Lak]]: Ккасппи; [[Dargin language|Dargin]]; [[Lezgian language|Lezgian]]; {{lang-av|Каспийск}}) is a [[types of inhabited localities in Russia|city]] in the [[Republic of Dagestan]], [[Russia]], located on the [[Caspian Sea]], {{convert|18|km|sp=us}} southeast of [[Makhachkala]]. The [[Russian Census (2010)|2010 Russian census]] recorded the city as being the fourth-largest in Dagestan. It is a working-class satellite-city to [[Makhachkala]].

==History==
The city is one of the newer urban centers in Dagestan. It began in 1932 as a worker's encampment, servicing the needs of the nearby naval diesel engine manufacturer, {{illm|Dagdizel|ru|Дагдизель (завод)}}. At the time, it was called ''Dvigatelstroy'' ({{lang|ru|Дви́гательстро́й}}), based upon the Russian word for "engine". During World War II, the site saw much growth due to the war effort, and became a center for major arms producers. In 1947, the settlement received the status of a city, and was given its current name, reflecting its location on the shores of the Caspian Sea.

===Chechen Wars===
On November 16, 1996, 68 people were killed in a Chechen bomb attack targeting a military building.<ref>http://www.rian.ru/history/20061116/55683149.html</ref>

On May 9, 2002, 43 people were killed in Chechen bomb attack on a Victory Day parade.<ref>http://www.lenta.ru/terror/2002/06/24/names/</ref>

==Administrative and municipal status==
Within the [[subdivisions of Russia#Administrative divisions|framework of administrative divisions]], it is incorporated as the '''[[City of federal subject significance|City]] of Kaspiysk'''—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the [[administrative divisions of the Republic of Dagestan|districts]].<ref name="Ref294">Law #16</ref> As a [[subdivisions of Russia#Municipal divisions|municipal division]], the City of Kaspiysk is incorporated as '''Kaspiysk Urban Okrug'''.<ref name="Ref416">Law #6</ref>

==Demographics==
Population: {{ru-census2010|100,129|;}} {{ru-census2002|77,650|;}} {{su-census1989|60,069|;}} 43,000 (1972).

Ethnic groups (2002 census):<ref>http://www.ethno-kavkaz.narod.ru/rndaghestan.html</ref>
*[[Dargwa people|Dargins]] (20.7%)
*[[Lezgian people|Lezgins]] (18.0%)
*[[Lak people (Dagestan)|Laks]] (15.1%)
*[[Russians]] (13.2%)
*[[Avar people (Caucasus)|Avars]] (13.1%)
*[[Kumyks]] (9.9%)
*[[Tabasaran people|Tabasarans]] (5.2%)
*[[Aghul people|Aghuls]] (1.1%)
*[[Azerbaijani people|Azerbaijanis]] (0.9%)

==Religion==

===Islam===
Islam is the majority faith in the city, which is home to about ten mosques.

===Russian Orthodox===
The city belongs to the diocese of Makhachkala. Kaspiysk parish was formed in 1990 with the blessings of the Metropolitan of Stavropol and Baku, and was officially registered in 1994. In 2000, the community consecrated {{illm|St. Kazan church|ru|Махачкалинская епархия}}.

===Seventh Day Adventists===
In 2010, the Seventh Day Adventists dedicated a house of worship in the city. It became the target of two explosives attacks within two months.

==Economy==
The city is home to:
* {{illm|Dagdizel|ru|Дагдизель (завод)}} machine-building factory, founded in 1932. It produces diesel engines, electric motors, torpedoes, and other products for the Russian Navy.
* JSC Caspian Sea precision mechanics - machine-building factory, founded in 1960. It manufactures maritime navigation equipment for military and commercial use.
* a brick factory
* a stone processing factory.

At the North side of the city is a seaport.

==Sports==
The city is hosts the [[Anzhi Arena]] stadium, home to the [[FC Anzhi Makhachkala]] [[Russian football]] club, which competes in the [[Russian Football Premier League]].

The city was to bid to host the [[2018 Summer Youth Olympics]],<ref>[http://www.insidethegames.biz/olympics/youth-olympics/2018/15338-zhukov-gives-backing-to-dagestan-2018-youth-olympics-bid Zhukov gives backing to Dagestan 2018 Youth Olympics bid]</ref> however the bid was abandoned due to a lack of government support.<ref>[http://www.insidethegames.biz/olympics/youth-olympics/2018/16065-dagestan-bid-for-2018-summer-youth-olympics-abandoned Dagestan bid for 2018 Summer Youth Olympics abandoned ]</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Gaydarbek Gaydarbekov]] (born 1976), boxer
* [[Sultan Ibragimov]] (born 1975), boxer
* [[Leonid Mikhelson]] (born 1955), entrepreneur
* [[Magomed Omarov (boxer)|Magomed Omarow]] (born 1989), boxer
* [[Zamira Rakhmanova]] (born 1985), wrestler
* [[Albert Selimov]] (born 1986), boxer

==Climate==
{{Weather box
|location=Kaspiysk
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|Jan high C= 3.3
|Feb high C= 3.6
|Mar high C= 7.1
|Apr high C = 14.4
|May high C = 21.1
|Jun high C = 26.3
|Jul high C = 28.9
|Aug high C = 28.6
|Sep high C = 23.5
|Oct high C = 17.2
|Nov high C = 10.8
|Dec high C = 5.8

|Jan low C = -2.4
|Feb low C = -2.0
|Mar low C = 1.1
|Apr low C = 7.0
|May low C = 13.2
|Jun low C = 18.3
|Jul low C = 21.4
|Aug low C = 20.6
|Sep low C = 16.4
|Oct low C = 10.4
|Nov low C = 5.0
|Dec low C = 0.5

|Jan precipitation mm = 22
|Feb precipitation mm = 28
|Mar precipitation mm = 21
|Apr precipitation mm = 18
|May precipitation mm = 28
|Jun precipitation mm = 25
|Jul precipitation mm = 26
|Aug precipitation mm = 23
|Sep precipitation mm = 38
|Oct precipitation mm = 43
|Nov precipitation mm = 31
|Dec precipitation mm = 29
|source 1 = Climate-Data.org
<ref name = Climate-Data.org >
{{cite web
| url = http://en.climate-data.org/location/29394/
| title = Climate: Kaspiysk
| accessdate =2016-02-27
}}
</ref>
}}

==Miscellaneous==
The city is home to a large naval storage facility that houses Russian [[hovercraft]] and [[ekranoplan]]s.

==References==

===Notes===
{{Reflist}}

===Sources===
*{{RussiaAdmMunRef|da|adm|law}}
*{{RussiaAdmMunRef|da|mun|list}}

{{Republic of Dagestan}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2011}}

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[[Category:Cities and towns in Dagestan]]
[[Category:Populated coastal places in Russia]]
[[Category:Russian and Soviet Navy bases]]
[[Category:Populated places on the Caspian Sea]]
[[Category:Monotowns in Russia]]