Alikovo, Alikovsky District, Chuvash Republic

Alikovo (; , "Elĕk") is a locality (a "selo") and the administrative center of Alikovsky District of the Chuvash Republic, Russia. It is south of Cheboksary, on the Cheboksary—Krasnye Chetai and Cheboksary—Yadrin auto routes. Most of the 2,500 people who live there are Chuvash.
Geography.
The Abashyrma River flows near Alikovo; and the closest village is Siner.
History.
It was first mentioned in 1486.
Climate.
The climate is moderately continental, with long cold winters and warm summers. Average January temperature is ; average July temperature is . The absolute recorded low was and the record high was . Annual precipitation is up to .
Infrastructure.
The facilities include a culture center, a theater, a library, a medical clinic, and stores. There is also a postal office, a stadium, a restaurant and cafés, and several gas stations. A market is open on Thursdays. There are two parks—central and one named after Andriyan Nikolayev.
Education.
Educational facilities include a middle school and a music school.
Culture.
Cultural facilities include a museum, a people's theater, a people's ensemble, a veteran's orchestra, a school's brass band, and a chorus. International Chuvash music festival "Vir'yal shevlisem" ("Vir'yal's pancakes") is held during summers.
Economy.
Industry in Alikovo is represented by a building plant, branches of banks and insurance companies, telecommunication offices, and building companies.