Timeline of Grozny

The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Grozny, Chechen Republic, Russia. Prior to 20th century 1819 – Groznaya fort built by Russian Aleksey Petrovich Yermolov. 1870 – Grozny granted town status in Terek Oblast. 1876 – Population: 6,000 (approximate). 1893 – Oil discovered in Grozny area. 1897 – Population: 15,599. 1900 – Synagogue opens.20th century 1913 – Population: 34,067. 1917 – Groznensky Rabochy newspaper begins publication. 1926 – Population: 97,000. 1928 – Grozny–Tuapse oil pipeline launched. 1929 – City becomes capital of the Chechen Autonomous Oblast. 1932 – Electric tramway begins operating. 1936 – Chechen-Ingush Philharmonic Society active. 1937 – Grozny Music College opens. 1938 –...