Pervomaisky is a village in the Zavyalovsky district of Udmurtia, the administrative center of Pervomaisky rural settlement.
Pervomayskiy is a village in the Zavyalovsky District of the Udmurt
Republic, located 10 km east of Izhevsk. It is a small settlement with a
rural way of life, and although it does not abound in large tourist
sites, its attractions are related to local history, nature and
proximity to the regional capital.
1. Source of the Pozim River
Description: The Pozim River, a tributary of the Izh, originates in the
vicinity of Pervomayskiy, approximately 2-3 km north of the village.
This is a picturesque place with a small stream surrounded by meadows
and forests.
Features: A quiet natural area popular with locals for
walking and fishing. In the spring, the source becomes especially
beautiful due to the flood and flowering grasses.
Why you should
visit: An opportunity to see the source of the river and enjoy the
tranquility of the Udmurt nature.
2. Pervomayskaya Secondary
Comprehensive School named after A. N. Saburov
Description: The
school on Lenin Street, 4, is named after the Hero of the Soviet Union
Alexander Nikolaevich Saburov, a native of Udmurtia.
Features: This
is not only an educational institution, but also a local cultural
landmark. The school has a memorial plaque dedicated to Saburov, and
sometimes local history events are held for children and residents.
Why you should visit: Interesting for those who study the history of the
Great Patriotic War and the heroes of the region.
3. Cultural
Complex "Pervomaysky"
Description: Located in the center of the
village and created on the basis of the local library. This is a place
for cultural events and leisure.
Features: Exhibitions, concerts of
local groups, meetings with residents and holidays such as Village Day
are held here. The building is modest but cozy, with a small exposition
about the life of Pervomaysky.
Why you should visit: A glimpse into
the everyday culture and life of villagers.
4. Natural
surroundings and forests
Description: Pervomayskoye is surrounded by
forests typical of Udmurtia, with pine, spruce and birch trees.
Features: The forests are rich in mushrooms (chanterelles, porcini) and
berries (blueberries, lingonberries), making them popular for harvesting
in season (July–September). There are hiking trails.
Why you should
visit: A great place to relax in nature, especially for those who live
in Izhevsk and are looking for peace and quiet.
5. Monument to
the history of agriculture
Description: Pervomayskoye has preserved
traces of the Soviet agricultural past, such as old state farm buildings
and farms associated with the educational farm of the Izhevsk
Agricultural Institute.
Features: Although not an official landmark,
the old buildings and machinery on the grounds of Pervomayskoye LLC or
the Udmurt State Research Institute of Agriculture may be of interest to
history buffs.
Why visit: A glimpse into the region's agricultural
heritage.
How to get there: From Izhevsk by bus (routes #309, 319, about 20-30
minutes, cost 30-50 rubles) or by car along the Izhevsk - Zavyalovo road
(15-20 minutes).
Time: Best to visit in summer or early fall for
walks through the forests and river. In winter, the scenery is snowy,
but there are fewer activities.
Infrastructure: There is a small shop
in the village, but no cafes or hotels - take food with you or plan to
stop in Izhevsk.
Location
Pervomaysky is located in the central part of the Udmurt
Republic, in the Zavyalovsky District, which surrounds Izhevsk from the
east, south and west. The geographical coordinates of the village are
approximately 56°50′ north latitude and 53°20′ east longitude. It is
located 10 km from the eastern border of Izhevsk, 5 km north-east of the
village of Zavyalovo (the district center) and 350 km north-east of
Kazan. The village is the administrative center of the Pervomaysky rural
settlement, which also includes the villages of Pozim and Nizhny Vozhoy.
Relief
Pervomaysky lies on the East European Plain, in the zone
of the Kama Lowland:
Altitude above sea level: About 140–150 meters,
which is typical for the flat terrain of Udmurtia.
Features: The
relief is mostly flat, with small hills and gentle slopes. The
differences in altitude are minimal, which facilitates agricultural
development and construction. In the east, more hilly areas begin,
turning into forests.
Water resources
The village is connected
to the river system of the Kama basin:
Pozim River: It flows 2-3 km
north of Pervomayskoye, is a tributary of the Izh River (Kama basin).
Its length is about 35 km, the width in the village area is 5-10 meters.
Streams and ponds: In the vicinity there are small streams and
artificial reservoirs created for irrigation and economic needs. Large
rivers (Izh, Kama) are located further - 10-15 km away.
Climate
The climate of Pervomayskoye is moderately continental, with features of
a forest zone:
Winter: Cold and long (November–March), the average
temperature in January is -12…-14°C, with frosts down to -30°C. Snow
cover lasts about 4–5 months.
Summer: Short and moderately warm
(June–August), the average temperature in July is +17…+19°C, rarely
above +30°C. Rains are frequent.
Precipitation: About 550–600 mm per
year, with a peak in July–August. In spring and autumn, the area can be
damp due to the proximity of groundwater.
Winds: Predominantly
western and southwestern, softened by forests.
Soils and
vegetation
Soils: Sod-podzolic and gray forest soils predominate,
moderately fertile, suitable for growing grain, potatoes and forage
crops. There are swampy areas in the lowlands.
Vegetation: About
40-50% of the district is covered by mixed forests - pine, spruce,
birch, aspen. Near the village, the forests have been cut down for
fields and pastures, but dense tracts remain in the east and north. The
meadows along the Pozim River are rich in herbs, and the forests are
rich in berries (blueberries, lingonberries) and mushrooms.
Natural features
Plain: The flat landscape makes Pervomaysky
convenient for agriculture and road construction, but limits natural
diversity.
Proximity to Izhevsk: The location near the city creates
the effect of a "suburban zone", where rural life is combined with urban
accessibility.
Resources: Sand and clay are mined in the area for
construction, but there are no large deposits.
Transport
geography
Pervomaysky is conveniently located due to its proximity to
Izhevsk:
Roads: The asphalt road Izhevsk - Pervomaysky - Zavyalovo
passes through the village, connecting it with the R-321 highway
(Izhevsk - Sarapul). The distance to Izhevsk can be covered in 15-20
minutes by car.
Public transport: Buses and minibuses (No. 309, 319)
regularly run from Izhevsk (the Pervomaysky stop is within the village),
travel time is 20-30 minutes, cost is about 30-50 rubles.
Railway:
The nearest station is Izhevsk (10 km), from which you can go to Kazan,
Yekaterinburg or Moscow.
Ecology
The ecological situation is
favorable: there are no large enterprises in the village, the air is
clean thanks to the forests. The main problems are household garbage and
exhaust fumes from transport going to Izhevsk. The Pozim River is
relatively clean, although in some places it suffers from runoff.
Early period (before the 20th century)
There is no specific data
on the settlement of the Pervomayskoye territory before the 19th
century, but the area where the village is located was part of the lands
developed by Udmurt and Russian peasants as part of the Izhevskaya
volost. The proximity to Izhevsk, founded in 1760 as a factory
settlement, contributed to the early emergence of small settlements in
the vicinity. The territory of modern Pervomayskoye was probably used
for agriculture and was part of the Chemoshursky village council, which
existed since 1925.
Soviet period (20th century)
The history
of Pervomayskoye as a separate settlement begins in the middle of the
20th century:
1950s: Farm No. 3 existed on the territory of the
educational farm of the Izhevsk Agricultural Institute. It has been
mentioned as an independent settlement since 1955. On June 6, 1959, by
decree of the Supreme Council of the Udmurt ASSR, the settlement was
given the name Pervomaysky, subordinating it to the Chemoshursky village
council. The name is associated with the holiday of May 1 - Labor Day,
which was typical for Soviet toponymy.
1966: On December 19, 1966,
the center of the Chemoshursky village council was moved to Pervomaysky,
after which the village council was renamed Pervomaysky. This happened
after the settlement of Pyatiletka (the former center) was included in
the boundaries of Izhevsk, which increased the importance of Pervomaysky
as an administrative point.
In Soviet times, Pervomaysky developed as
a suburban settlement with an agricultural focus. State farms associated
with the Izhevsk Agricultural Institute operated here, and some
residents were engaged in pendulum migration - they went to work in
Izhevsk.
Post-Soviet period (1991–present)
1990s: In 1991, the
Oktyabrsky village council was separated from the Pervomaysky village
council, which reduced its territory. In 1994, the village council was
transformed into the Pervomayskaya rural administration.
2004: By the
Resolution of the State Council of the Udmurt Republic, the settlement
of Pervomaysky received the status of a village. This reflected its
development as a stable settlement with its own infrastructure.
2005:
As part of the local government reform, the municipality "Pervomayskoye"
was created with the status of a rural settlement, which included the
village of Pervomaysky and the villages of Pozim and Nizhny Vozhoy.
Today, Pervomaysky is the administrative center of the Pervomayskoye
rural settlement. Its economy is linked to agriculture (OOO ONTP
Pervomayskoye, Udmurt State Research Institute of Agriculture) and
proximity to Izhevsk, where many residents commute to work. The village
has a school, a kindergarten, and a cultural complex.
The main enterprises of the village are State Unitary
Enterprise "Zavyalovskaya PMK", OOO ONTP "Pervomayskoye", Udmurt State
Research Institute of Agriculture (UGNIISH).
Some of the
villagers are involved in the economy of Izhevsk in the form of
commuting.
In Pervomaisky, there
are the Pervomaisky secondary school named after the Hero of the Soviet
Union A.N. Saburov, a kindergarten, the Pervomaisky Cultural Complex
(created on the basis of the library), and a club.
The village
also has a temple of St. Spyridon of Trimifuntsky.
Bus routes No. 28 and 400 run from Izhevsk to Pervomaisky.
Streets Azina
Street Architect Sergey Makarov Street
Spring
Street
Cherry Street
Zelenaya Street
Lenin Street
Lesnaya
street
Lugovaya Street
May Street
Raspberry Street
Mira
street
Youth Street
Nizhnyaya
Street Nikolay Kharin Street
New Street
Oktyabrskaya street
street of Gunsmiths
Pionerskaya
Street
Field street
Rozhdestvenskaya street
Saburova Street
Sadovaya Street
Svobody Street
Light Street
Lilac Street
Sovetskaya Street
Sovkhoznaya street
Sunny Street
Sosnovaya
Street Stroiteley
Street street of the Builder Nikolai Shishkin
Fruit Street
Flower Street
Jubilee Street
South Street