Aksay, Rostov Oblast
Aksay () is a town and the administrative center of Aksaysky District in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Don River, northeast of Rostov-on-Don, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: It was previously known as Ust-Aksayskaya (until 1791), Aksayskaya (until 1957). History It was first mentioned in 1569 as a Cossack settlement. Until 1791, it was known as Ust-Aksayskaya (). From 1791, it was known as the stanitsa of Aksayskaya (). In November 21–29, 1941, Aksayskaya was occupied by German troops. In 1957, it was granted town status and renamed Aksay. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Aksay serves as the administrative center of Aksaysky District. As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Aksaysky District as Aksayskoye Urban Settlement. As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban settlement status and is a part of Aksaysky Municipal District. Economy Aksay serves as an industrial satellite of Rostov-on-Don. Attractions There are many monuments and museums in Aksay. Among them: Museum complex "Customs Outpost of the 18th century". The Museum contains exhibits of everyday life of customs officers, weapons, maps, ancient manuscripts. "Military-historical complex named Gulaeva". The Museum is on the