Saratov Oblast

Saratov Oblast is an administrative division in southeastern European Russia that stretches on both banks of the Volga River, linking flat steppes with gentle hills. The region shares borders with several other territories and includes farmland, river valleys, and smaller towns.

Early settlers lived here already in the Stone Age, later nomadic peoples and the Golden Horde moved through the area. The current administrative form emerged in December 1936, when the Soviet government established new boundaries.

The coat of arms shows the Latin letter S and three sturgeons, pointing to the name Saratov and symbolizing friendship among different peoples. Along the Volga you can see villages with traditional wooden houses, where older residents still speak local dialects.

Most travelers arrive through the capital city of Saratov, which offers flight and rail connections. The continental climate brings hot summers and cold winters, so visitors often plan their stay for spring or autumn.

German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche wrote a work about the Volga region without ever visiting it. Some villages along the river were founded by Volga Germans, who lived here until the 20th century.

Location: Russia

Inception: December 5, 1936

Capital city: Saratov

Part of: European Russia, Volga Federal District

Shares border with: Penza Oblast, Ulyanovsk Oblast, Samara Oblast, Volgograd Oblast, Voronezh Oblast, Tambov Oblast, West Kazakhstan Region, Orenburg Oblast

Website: http://saratov.gov.ru

GPS coordinates: 51.78333,46.73333

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:01