Votkinsk
Votkinsk, city, Udmurtiya, western Russia. It lies along the Votka River just above the latter’s confluence with the Kama. Votkinsk was founded in 1759 and became a city in 1935. It is famous chiefly as the birthplace of the composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, whose home is preserved as a museum. Principal economic activities include machine building, peat brick production, and lumber processing. Pop. (2006 est.) 98,039.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title:
Votkinsk
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
19 August 2011
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November 13, 2026