In the autumn of 1923 Surgut lost its status of a town and became a village. The town enjoyed its revival after the discovery of the West-Surgut oil deposits in 1962. The development of oil fields began in 1964. On June 25, 1965 Surgut was transformed into a city under district (okrug) jurisdiction.
City status since, 1594–1923, June 25, 1965. Government. • Mayor, Andrey Filatov. Elevation. 40 m (130 ft). Population. • Estimate. (2020). 396,443.
City status since, 1594-1923, June 25, 1965. Government. • Mayor, Andrey Filatov. Area. • Total, 353.97 km2 (136.67 sq mi). Elevation. 40 m (130 ft). Population.
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