Ridder is a city of regional subordination in Kazakhstan. Located on the
ore Altai at the foot of the Ivanovo Ridge, in the upper reaches of the river
Ulba (the tributaries of Irtysh). The city is the final destination of the
European route E40. The city council consists of 1 township and 1 Rural
district, including 10 settlements. The city was founded in 1786 year.
Ridder is the center of production and processing of metals (mainly zinc
and lead). Energy is represented Ridder CHP and Leninogradskim
Cascade HPP. Ridder is one of the centers of winter sports in Kazakhstan.
In March 2013, the world Championship in sport skiing was held here.