Gorno-Altaysk

Gorno-Altaysk (; , Tuulu Altay) is the capital town of the Altai Republic, Russia. Population:

The selo of Ulala was established in 1824 when migrants moved to this area from Biysk. When Oirot Autonomous Oblast was established on June 1, 1922, Ulala became its administrative center. On February 27, 1928, Ulala was granted town status and on June 23, 1932, it was renamed Oyrot-Tura . Present name was given to the town on January 7, 1948.