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'''Ridder''' ([[Kazakh language|Kazakh]] and [[Russian language|Russian]]: '''Риддер'''), formerly known as ''Leninogorsk'' ({{lang-ru|''Лениногорск''}}, 1941–2002) is a city in the [[East Kazakhstan Region]] in north-eastern [[Kazakhstan]]. Its population is approximately {{Kz-census2009|50,500|punct=.}} The city is situated in the south-western [[Altai Mountains]] and north-eastern of the region's capital, [[Oskemen]], along the [[Ulba River]], at an elevation higher than 700 metres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/335968/Ridder|title=Ridder City, Kazakhstan|publisher=Britannica.com|accessdate=February 13, 2014}}</ref>

==History==
The fact that [[Altai Krai]] is rich in natural deposits was discovered during Empress [[Catherine the Great]]'s reign. The history of Ridder started in 1786 when 9 troops of men were sent to the Altai region to search for natural resource deposits. One of these troops was headed by an officer, [[Philip Ridder]]. On May 31, 1786, he found a very rich deposit containing [[gold]], [[silver]] and other metals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aboutkazakhstan.com/ridder-city|title=Ridder City, Kazakhstan|publisher=AboutKazakhstan.com|accessdate=February 13, 2014}}</ref>

The same year, in summer, the settlement was founded there and it was named Riddersky pit. This was how the city was founded. The unique ores of the Riddersky deposit were noted by specialists of various levels and commissions. The deposit became known far beyond Russia. In 1850, Riddersky ores received the highest appreciation at the [[The Great Exhibition]] in London. In 1879 the samples were included into the museum collection of the [[Royal Institute of Technology|Stockholm Royal Technical Institute]].

During the early 20th century Ridder experienced a number of foreign concessions, revolution and Civil war. On February 10, 1934, the settlement of Ridder was designated a town.<ref>https://ru.wikisource.org/wiki/%D0%9F%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D0%92%D0%A6%D0%98%D0%9A_%D0%BE%D1%82_10.02.1934_%D0%9E%D0%B1_%D1%83%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B8_%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%B3%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B2_%D0%B8_%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%87%D0%B8%D1%85_%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2_%D0%9A%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B9_%D0%90%D0%A1%D0%A1%D0%A0</ref> In 1941, just before [[World War II]], the town of Ridder was renamed to Leninogorsk (in honour of [[Lenin]]).

During the Soviet period, Leninogorsk saw significant industrial growth. Several plants were constructed - the lead plant was one of the first plants for the non-ferrous industry in [[Kazakhstan]], while Leninogorsky cascade [[Hydroelectricity|hydro power station]] was the only one in Kazakhstan and the second one in [[Soviet Union]]. Several other mines and factories, including the zinc plant, were built and the college of mining and metallurgy was opened in this period.

During World War II Leninogorsk produced about 50% of the high-quality lead in the whole [[Soviet Union]]. In 2002 the city received back its original name - Ridder.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.pravda.ru/news/world/ussr/11-06-2002/44069-0/|title=Town of Leninogorsk, Kazakhstan to regain historic name - Ridder|publisher=[[Pravda]]|date=June 11, 2002|accessdate=February 13, 2014}}</ref>

==Economy==

Ridder is a center of mining operations and processing of nonferrous metals. Other branches of industry include wood and textile industry, food production, and mechanical engineering.

===Transport===

The [[European route E40]], originating in [[Calais]], [[France]], has its eastern terminus in Ridder. Over {{convert|8000|km}} long, it is the longest [[European route]].

==Ethnic Composition==

* [[Russians]] — 49,630 (85.29%)
* [[Kazakhs]] — 5,731 (9.85%)
* [[Germans of Kazakhstan|Germans]] — 624 (1.07%)
* [[Tatars]] — 588 (1.01%)
* [[Ukrainians]] — 567 (0.97%)

==Points of interest==
Points of interest include a local [[museum]] and a [[botanical garden]].

==Sports==
In March 2013, Ridder hosted the [[World Ski Orienteering Championships]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.eastonline.kz/RAY/rid.html Statistical information] {{ru icon}}

{{East Kazakhstan Region}}
{{Cities of Kazakhstan}}

[[Category:Populated places in East Kazakhstan Region]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1786]]
[[Category:Mining communities in Kazakhstan]]

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