Sarapul

Sarapul, city and centre of Sarapul rayon (sector) of Udmurtiya, in western Russia. It is a port on the Kama River. Founded in the 16th century as a Russian stronghold on the trade route to Siberia, it was attacked by Pugachov rebels in 1774; it was chartered in 1780. Sarapul’s industries produce machine tools, radios, footwear, and foods. Several technical colleges and an agricultural college are located in the city. Pop. (2006 est.) 99,906.