Volgograd - Wikipedia
WEBWebsite. www .volgadmin .ru. Volgograd (Russian: Волгогра́д, IPA: [vəɫɡɐˈɡrat] ⓘ ), formerly Tsaritsyn ( Цари́цын; IPA: [tsɐˈrʲitsɨn]) (1589–1925) and Stalingrad ( Сталингра́д; IPA: [stəlʲɪnˈɡrat] ⓘ) (1925–1961), is the largest city and the administrative centre of Volgograd Oblast, Russia.
Volgograd | Russia, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 3, 2024 · Volgograd, city and administrative center of Volgograd oblast (region), southwestern Russia. It was founded as the fortress of Tsaritsyn in 1589 to protect newly acquired Russian territory along the Volga. The city, later called Stalingrad, was the site of one of the decisive battles of World War II.
Top 23 Things To Do In Volgograd, Russia | Trip101
WEBMar 2, 2023 · Formerly known as Stalingrad, Volgograd is an industrial city and the administrative center of Volgograd Oblast of Russia. Located in the heart of Russia, Volgograd has a variety of must-see attractions and adventures, boasting grand statues, a modern downtown neighborhood, and a lot of lovely parks.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Volgograd - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Volgograd, Russia: See Tripadvisor's 27,818 traveler reviews and photos of Volgograd tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Volgograd. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Volgograd travel - Lonely Planet | Russia, Europe
WEBVolgograd. WWII history buffs will certainly want to visit Volgograd, site of one of the best-known and important battles of the war. It was here in February 1943, when the city was known as Stalingrad, that the relentless German advance was first halted and eventually turned back for good.
Volgograd – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBVolgograd (Russian: Волгогра́д vuhl-gah-GRAHD) is a large city along the west bank of the Volga River in Southern Russia. It used to be known as Stalingrad, a name which the city is still known as on several war-related dates each year (according to local legislation).
Volgograd - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBVolgograd, formerly called Tsaritsyn (1589–1925) and Stalingrad (1925–1961) is an industrial city of great importance, and the administrative center of Volgograd Oblast, Russia. It is 80 km long, north to south, on the western bank of the Volga River and has a population of over 1.011 million people.
Volgograd city, Russia travel guide
WEBApr 4, 2019 · Volgograd (until 1925 - Tsaritsyn, until 1961 - Stalingrad) is a large city located on the west bank of the Volga River in the south of the European part of Russia, the administrative center of Volgograd Oblast. The population of Volgograd is about 1,001,200 (2022), the area - 859 sq. km. The phone code - +7 8442; the postal codes - 400000 …
Quick facts about Volgograd - VisitRussia
WEBVolgograd is located 670 miles southeast of Moscow in the flatland zone between two major Russian rivers — the Volga River and the Don River. The Volgograd Oblast (region) is the largest in the Volga River basin. Geographic coordinates. 48 45 N, 44 30 E. Population. approx 999,000 (2005 est.) Foundation. 1589. Climate.
My lifelong dream to visit Volgograd, the City of ... - Russia …
WEBVolgograd, which was called Stalingrad from 1925 to 1961, rose like a phoenix from the ashes after World War II and is now one of the most pleasant cities in European Russia.
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