Astrakhan - Wikipedia
WEBAstrakhan (Russian: Астрахань, IPA: [ˈastrəxənʲ] ⓘ) is the largest city and administrative centre of Astrakhan Oblast in southern Russia. The city lies on two banks of the Volga , in the upper part of the Volga Delta , on eleven islands of the Caspian Depression , 60 miles (100 km) from the Caspian Sea , with a population of ...
Astrakhan | Russia, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 7, 2024 · Astrakhan, city and administrative centre of Astrakhan oblast (province), southwestern Russia. Astrakhan city is situated in the delta of the Volga River, 60 miles (100 km) from the Caspian Sea. It lies on several islands on the left bank of the main, westernmost channel of the Volga.
Astrakhan Oblast - Wikipedia
WEBAstrakhan Oblast (Russian: Астраха́нская о́бласть, romanized: Astrakhanskaya oblastʹ; Kazakh: Астрахан облысы, romanized: Astrakhan oblysy) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast) located in southern Russia. Its administrative center is the city of Astrakhan. As of the 2010 Census, its population was ...
Astrakhan – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAstrakhan is famous for its cultural traditions, dating back to the remote past. Representatives of over 140 nations and nationalities live here. All world religions have found here their adherents. A native, poet Velimir Khlebnikov called Astrakhan the triangle of Christ, Mohammed and Buddha.
Astrakhan - Wikiwand
WEBThe city lies on two banks of the Volga, in the upper part of the Volga Delta, on eleven islands of the Caspian Depression, 60 miles from the Caspian Sea, with a population of 475,629 residents at the 2021 Census. At an elevation of 28 meters (92 ft) below sea level, it is the lowest city in Russia.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Astrakhan - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Astrakhan, Russia: See Tripadvisor's 11,321 traveler reviews and photos of Astrakhan tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Astrakhan. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Astrakhan | Volga Delta, Caspian Sea, Khazar Sea | Britannica
WEBApr 13, 2024 · Astrakhan, oblast (region), southwestern Russia. It occupies a low-lying area (much of it below sea level) along the lower Volga River and is bordered to the northeast by Kazakhstan. The Volga and its parallel distributary, the Akhtuba River, form the axis of the oblast, ending in a large delta on.
Astrakhan city, Russia travel guide
WEBMar 4, 2020 · Astrakhan is a city in Russia, the administrative center of Astrakhan Oblast. This is the oldest economic and cultural center of the Lower Volga and the Caspian region included in the list of historical cities of Russia.
A 48 Hour Guide To Astrakhan Russia - Culture Trip
WEBSep 11, 2018 · Astrakhan lies close to the Kazakhstan border where the Volga River flows into the Caspian Sea. It used to be a town on the old Silk Route and is built on more than 10 islands. Meander along canals and over bridges to …
Astrakhan Travel Guide - Tours, Attractions and Things To Do
WEBAstrakhan is a city in southern Russia famed for its sturgeon, black caviar, fresh melons and extensive hunting grounds. The former capital of the Mongol Golden Horde and the Tatar Khanate, Astrakhan now attracts tourists with its Kremlin as well as museums, theaters and family-friendly activities.
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