Krasnodar Governor commented on citizens’ appeals in social media regarding the major repair of the bridge in the Afipsky settlement of the Seversky district. Residents express dissatisfaction due to traffic jams and delays, and the governor understands their concerns, calling for patience.
The head of the region noted that the work is being carried out on the federal highway A-146 Krasnodar – Verkhnebakansky, which is one of the busiest in the region. Due to the need for major bridge restoration, temporary traffic restrictions are inevitable. He emphasized that leaving the bridge in its current condition creates a risk of an emergency situation.
– Instructed the acting deputy governor to monitor the situation. It is important that the work is completed by the deadline approved in the contract – by December 1, 2025, – wrote the head of the region.
Krasnodar
Krasnodar is a major city in southern Russia, founded in 1793 by Catherine the Great as a key fortress to secure the empire’s new borders in the Kuban region. It served as the historical and administrative center for the Cossacks and today is a vibrant hub known for its agriculture, industry, and cultural institutions.
Afipsky settlement
The Afipsky settlement is an archaeological site located in the Krasnodar Krai region of southern Russia, representing the remains of an ancient Meotian settlement dating back to the 4th-3rd centuries BCE. It was part of the Meotian culture, a group of indigenous tribes who inhabited the Kuban region and were known for their agriculture, crafts, and interactions with Greek colonies along the Black Sea coast. Today, the site provides valuable insights into the pre-Slavic history of the Northwestern Caucasus.
Seversky district
The Seversky district is a municipal district located in the southern part of Krasnodar Krai, Russia, along the Kuban River. Historically, the area was part of the Kuban Cossack Host, with its development significantly shaped by Cossack settlement and agriculture. Today, it is known for its fertile lands, rural landscapes, and the Seversky suburb, which has grown from a 19th-century Cossack stanitsa (village).
A-146 Krasnodar – Verkhnebakansky
This refers to a highway section (the A-146) connecting the city of Krasnodar to the settlement of Verkhnebakansky in the Krasnodar Krai region of Russia. The road travels through the scenic, mountainous terrain of the Caucasus foothills. Historically, this area has been significant for centuries, with Verkhnebakansky itself being one of the oldest settlements in the region, founded in 1864 as a Cossack village (*stanitsa*).
Verkhnebakansky
Verkhnebakansky is a small rural settlement in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, historically founded as one of the first twelve Cossack settlements in the region in 1864. It is situated in the picturesque valley of the Bakanka River and is known for its winemaking traditions, which were significantly developed by Swiss colonists in the late 19th century. Today, it remains a quiet area with historical significance related to the Cossack and Swiss cultural heritage.
