Naberezhnye Chelny

Naberezhnye Chelny (; : ]) is the second largest city in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. It is a major industrial center. Naberezhnye Chelny is on the Kama River and is 225 kilometers (140 miles) east of Kazan. The city was named Brezhnev until 1988.
The population of the city over the years was: 
History.
Naberezhnye Chelny was granted town status on August 10, 1930, and was named Brezhnev (after Leonid Brezhnev) from 1982 to 1988.
The city of Naberezhnye Chelny was one of the centers of the Udmurt Jews, who spoke Udmurtish Yiddish.
Economy.
Kamaz and ZMA trucks are produced in Naberezhnye Chelny. The city is one of the largest planned cities in the world related to vehicles. With more than for production, the Kamaz plant is the largest vehicle factory in the world.
Transportation.
Naberezhnye Chelny is a major transportation hub in Russia. It houses major railways, roadways, and airports. Its location on the Kama River gives it the status of an important port as well.
Culture.
Alkonost, a Russian doom-folk metal band, was formed in Naberezhnye Chelny in 1995.
Sports.
FC KAMAZ Naberezhnye Chelny is an association football club based in Naberezhnye Chelny, playing in the Russian Second Division.