Novokuznetsk is a Russian major industrial center in the mineral-rich Kuznetsk Basin. The City is located in the basin of Tom river, which is a large inflow to Ob river. Intensive industrial development of the city began in 1929 stimulated by the construction of Kuznetsk metallurgical industrial complex. In 1929 as a result of the construction of the industrial complex on the left coast of Tom river appeared the settlement Sad-Gorod, which in 1931 was renamed to Novokuznetsk. Official capital of Kuzbass is Kemerovo However, Novokuznetsk is considered to be the southern capital of the coal region. The city of Novokuznetsk has a lot of establishments of culture, art and cinema. On the territory of the city there are 29 libraries, 3 theaters, 8 cinemas, 3 parks, a circus, a planetarium, Sports Palace. The scientific potential of the city is also impressive. In Novokuznetsk there are 21 research establishments and a number of educational institutions. In Novokuznetsk a significant part of the basic production assets of Western Siberia is concentrated. If you come to Novokuznetsk you should see the Kuznetsk Fortress. In the museum they will tell you about Cossack warriors and frequent attacks of nomads. Here it is possible to get quite a good souvenir. During the Pancake week here a real canon shoots a scarecrow.