Gelendzhik (Геленджи́к) is a resort town in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, situated on the Black Sea coast some 56 km from Krasnodar. Population: 50,012 (2002 Census); 47,711 (1989 Census). It is a twin town of Blyth Valley, England, Angouleme, France, and Hildesheim, Germany.