Wooden houses were occupied by workers of these factories, including an ethnic minority of Mordvin laborers, who settled in the area in 1901. The existing orthodox church of Unexpected Joy was built by public subscription in 1899-1904 and operated continuously through the Soviet years.
Workers from these factories, including an ethnic minority of Mordvin laborers who settled in the area in 1901, resided in wooden houses. The orthodox church of Unexpected Joy, constructed through public donations between 1899 and 1904, continued to function during Soviet times.