In earlier times, this settlement bore the same name as the river on the banks of which it was located. The history of Kirov also remembers another name of the city - Khlynov. Well, today's toponym is associated with the famous political figure of the early twentieth century, Sergei Mironovich Kirov.
For centuries, the settlement was part of certain territorial formations, the following are considered the largest:
- Vyatka Vechevaya Republic;
- Moscow State (since the 16th century);
- Russian Empire (since the 18th century);
- Soviet period (including different names for the new state, from 1917).
Today this city is one of the historical, industrial, cultural and scientific centers of Russia, moreover, it is called the peat and fur capital of Russia.
At the origin
It is difficult to say from what year the history of Kirov (Vyatka) begins. The ancient ancestors of the Komi and Udmurts lived on these lands. The first mention - 1374, historians note a nuance, which cannot be said, we are talking about Vyatka or Vyatka lands.
Another thing is known, that the time was not very peaceful, it was necessary to defend the right to freedom with arms in hand. The Vyatichi fought with the Ustyuzhans, the troops of the Golden Horde, the Galicians (on the side of Moscow). In the 15th century, a wooden Kremlin appeared in the city; by the end of the century, the settlement became part of the Moscow state.
Under the rule of Moscow
Again, the history of Kirov briefly during this period is characterized by participation in various military events of large and small scale. But there are also positive aspects - the city begins to grow, religious buildings, merchant houses appear, fairs are organized and held.
From the administrative-territorial point Khlynov belongs to the Siberian province, then Kazan. In 1780, already as part of the Russian Empire, it received the status of a provincial center and the corresponding powers. In the XVII - XIX centuries. the city is actively developing, educational institutions, the Vyatka technical school and a teacher's institute are being created.
Soviet authority
It is known that the townspeople did not immediately accept the power of the Soviets, there was even a decision to create an independent republic. Nevertheless, in December 1917, Soviet power came to Vyatka. From now on, the life of the city will go in line with the new state of workers and peasants with all its joys and troubles.
In 1934, the city expects another renaming - in memory of the famous politician, the name Vyatka is changed to Kirov, which becomes the center of the Kirov region, later the Kirov region.
