Zlatoust is a city in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, situated on the Ay River (the Kama basin), west of Chelyabinsk. The city's name is derived from the Russian translation of Chrysostom, because it was founded near a church dedicated to that saint. Population: 190,300 (2006 est.); 199,000 (2001 est.); 181,000 (1971); 161,000 (1959); 99,000 (1939); 48,000 (1926); 21,000 (1910). History Zlatoust was founded in 1754 due to construction of the ironworks. In 1774–1776, the workers of the plant t… (More on Zlatoust)