Lipetsk Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the center of European Russia
About Lipetsk
Lipetsk is a big industrial center with agricultural background and provincial atmosphere, despite its half million population. The city was founded in the beginning of 18th century, but became a growing regional capital only in 1954, whenLipetsk Oblastwas formed. That is why it lacks architectural heritage and cultural legacy. Traditionally, Lipetsk has been one of the most socialistic cities in Russia. For some 10-15 years after Soviet Union collapse the city authorities provided free public transport and telephone service for locals. This costed additional tax to the city business. Now the situation has changed:Lipetsk Oblastbecame one of Russian 6 Special Economic Zones with tax reduction for local companies. Visited mainly by business travellers, Lipetsk is not a major tourist destina
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