THE KUZBAS REGION

·         Lies in the western part of Siberia (Asiatic Russia).

·         Extensive deposits of high grade anthracite coal are found.

·         In the northern region, saw milling, pulp and paper industries are important.

NOVOSIBIRSK

·         An important station of the trans-Siberian – railway.

·         Centre of hydroelectricity, engineering and also has coal deposits.

NOVOKUZNETSK

·         A major centre of iron and steel industries.

BARNAUL           

·         Major textile centre of Russia

KRASNOYARSK

·         Situated on the Yenisey River, has hydel power scheme and large lignite reserves.

·         Major centre of iron – steel and engineering industries.

BRATSK

·         Situated on the Angara River, has world’s tallest hydel power scheme.

·         Major centre of paper and pupil mil  and aluminum smelting plant.

IRKUTSK

·         Situated on the western coast of Lake Baikal.

CHERMKHOVO

·         Foot wear, chemicals and timber works are the major industries.