Novosibirsk

Novosibirsk (pop. 1,443,000), city in southern Siberia, Russian Federation, on the Ob River and the Trans-Siberian railway line. Founded in the late 19th century as a camp for railway workers, Novosibirsk developed into a river, rail, and air transport center during World War II. Its industries include textiles, heavy machinery, metals, and chemicals. Novosibirsk is the also the site of an important Soviet scientific research center.

See also: Russian Federation.