Kaspiysk (; ; ) is a city in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia, located on the Caspian Sea, southeast of Makhachkala. The 2010 Russian census recorded the city as being the fourth-largest in Dagestan. It is a working-class satellite city to Makhachkala. Climate Kaspiysk has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSk). History The city is one of the newer urban centers in Dagestan. It began in 1932 as a worker's encampment, servicing the needs of the nearby naval diesel engine manufacturer, Dagdizel. At the time, it was called Dvigatelstroy (), based upon the Russian word for "engine". During World War II, the site saw much growth due to the war effort, and became a center for major arms producers. In 1947, the settlement received the status of a city, and was given its current name, reflecting its location on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Chechen Wars On November 16, 1996, 68 people were killed in a Chechen bomb attack targeting an apartment. On May 9, 2002, 43 people were killed after a bombing during a Victory Day Parade. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as the City of Kaspiysk—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the City of Kaspiysk is incorporated as Kaspiysk Urban Okrug. Demographics Population: 43,000 (1972). Ethnic groups (2002 census): Dargins (20.7%) Lezgins (18.0%) Laks (15.1%) Russians (13.2%) Avars (13.1%) Kumyks (9.9%) Tabasarans (5.2%) Aghuls (1.1%) Azerbaijanis (0.9%) Religion Predominant faiths of Kaspiysk city are Sunni Islam and Orthodox Christianity. Islam Russian Orthodox The city belongs to the Diocese of Makhachkala. Kaspiysk parish was formed in 1990 with the blessings of the Metropolitan of Stavropol and Baku, and was officially registered in 1994. In 2000, the community consecrated St. Kazan Church. Seventh Day Adventists In 2010, the Seventh Day Adventists dedicated a house of worship in the city. It became the target of two explosives attacks within two months. Economy The city is home to: Dagdizel machine-building factory, founded in 1932. It produces diesel engines, electric motors, torpedoes, and other products for the Russian Navy. JSC Caspian Sea precision mechanics - machine-building factory, founded in 1960. It manufactures maritime navigation equipment for military and commercial use. a brick factory a stone processing factory. At the North side of the city is a seaport. Sports The city hosts the