Tuapse

Early history Tuapse was a large center (native land) for the Shapsugs tribe, along other areas in Circassia. The name of the town is itself Adyghe (literally meaning "two waters"). The modern settlement dates back to 1838, when the Russian fort of Velyaminovsky was established in the area after this region became a part of Russia in 1829 by Treaty of Adrianople. The Soviets developed Tuapse as an oil terminal and depot. An oil pipeline from Grozny and Maykop was in operation by 1928, designed by Vladimir Shukhov. An oil refinery dates from the same period. No later than 1941, Tuapse's status was changed to that of a town of the krai subordination. In April 2026, Tuapse became the site of a major industrial and environmental disaster at its oil port facilities following Ukrainian attacks. ==Administrative and municipal status==

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Tuapse serves as the administrative center of Tuapsinsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the Town of Tuapse—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the Town of Tuapse is incorporated within Tuapsinsky Municipal District as Tuapsinskoye Urban Settlement. ==Geography==

The town is situated on the northeast shore of the Black Sea, south of Gelendzhik and north of Sochi. The Russian Children Center Orlyonok (former All-Russian SFSR Young Pioneer camp) is here. Climate Tuapse has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa). Tuapse has warm to hot summers and cool winters with frequent rainfall year-round. ==Economy and transport==

–Adler leaving platform 1 of Tuapse station Tuapse is home to the Tuapse oil terminal and the Tuapse Refinery. Tuapse is one of the key transport hubs of the Black Sea coast of Russia. The city's location determines its key importance to ensure a ground connection with the spa capital of the country – the city of Sochi – and makes it important for the export commodities of the country (oil, fertilizer, coal, etc.). There is a railway station in Tuapse. and Tuapse ==Twin towns and sister cities==

Tuapse is twinned with: • Agen, France ==Notable people==

• Natalie Glebova, 2005 Miss Universe winner, born here • Vladimir Kramnik, Russian chess grandmaster and former World Champion, born here • Eduard Lusikyan, Russian former professional football player of Armenian descent ==References==