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In the postwar period, Novosibirsk continued to develop rapidly as a Siberian scientific center specializing in metallurgy, nuclear physics, and aerospace engineering. The construction of a powerful hydroelectric dam on the Ob River contributed to the development of industry. By 1959, Novosibirsk was home to more than 1 million people and had become the third largest city in Russia.
In the 1960s and 1980s, Novosibirsk became a center of scientific research and education, housing, among other institutions, the Siberian Branch of the Academy of Sciences. To accommodate the growing population, which exceeded 1.5 million by the late 1980s, extensive apartment blocks were built.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Novosibirsk underwent a difficult transition period associated with the reduction of federal subsidies. However, the city retained its importance in technology and manufacturing for the Russian space program and defense industry. Its population remained relatively stable at about 1.6 million.
In the 2000s, Novosibirsk evolved into a modern city with a diverse high-tech economy. Infrastructure projects underway contributed to the development of public transportation, telecommunications, business districts and cultural attractions. As of 2020, Novosibirsk remains the locomotive of Siberia's economy and science.
Key historical events and population:
Founding of Novosibirsk (July 28, 1893): The city was founded during the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway and became one of the largest railroad hubs in eastern Russia. The founder of the city was academician Mikhail Shishkov. Rapid development of infrastructure and industry began.