Novoaltaysk, known as Chesnokovka before 1962 (Russian: Новоалтайск), is a town in Altai Krai in Russia, located on the right bank of the Ob River across from Barnaul. Population: 60,015 (2002); 51,000 (1974); 9,000 (1939). 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Altai Krai (Russian: ) is a federal subject of Russia (a krai) in the Siberian Federal District. ... Обь Length - measured from the river-head of the Katun - 3650 km - measured from the river-head of the Irtysh - 5410 km Elevation of the source  ? m Average discharge 12,500 m³/s Area watershed 2,930,000 km² Origin  Altai Krai Mouth  Karskoe Sea Basin countries Russia This article is... Barnaul sign near the Ob River Barnaul (Russian Барнау́л, pop. ... 2002 (MMII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...