The first written report dates back to 1318. The town is located at an altitude of 370 metres. The town hosts many cultural, social and sporting events every year, including children's days, dances and town festivals.

A general four and eight year grammar school offering English, German and Russian language classes. We participate in projects and competitions.

State secondary industrial school providing education in four-year technical lyceum, engineering, furniture, construction, mechatronics, mechanic adjuster, mechanic of machinery and equipment and extension courses in business and operating technology.

We operate a municipal library. We lend educational literature, poetry, fiction and magazines. We organize literary talks and events for the public. We have an online catalogue of books and internet access. We provide lending, bibliographic information and interlibrary loan services.

Arranging services and spiritual meetings, administering the sacraments.