Kataysk, Kurgan Oblast
# Kataysk, Kurgan Oblast

Kataysk (Russian: Ката́йск) is a town and the administrative center of Kataysky District in Kurgan Oblast, Russia, located on the Iset River 214 kilometers (133 mi) northwest of Kurgan, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 14,003 (2010 Census); 15,836 (2002 Census); 16,789 (1989 Census).

## History

It was founded in 1655 by Imperial Russia as Kataysky (Катайский). It was granted town status in 1944.

## Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kataysk serves as the administrative center of Kataysky District. As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Kataysky District as Kataysk Town Under District Jurisdiction. As a municipal division, Kataysk Town Under District Jurisdiction is incorporated within Kataysky Municipal District as Kataysk Urban Settlement.

## Notable people associated with the city

* Maria Lagunova, World War II Soviet woman tank driver, honorary citizen of the city
