Rostov-on-Don, Port city in southwestern Russia
Rostov-on-Don is a port in southwestern Russia that extends along the eastern bank of the Don River near the Sea of Azov. River and sea routes connect it to the Volga, the Black Sea, and inland European regions, allowing goods and people to pass through this area for centuries.
The city began in 1749 as a customs post called Temernika. Between 1761 and 1763 a fortress named after Saint Dmitry of Rostov was built, forming the core of later growth and giving the settlement its present name.
Students gather along the wide boulevards and in cafes, giving the city a lively and relatively young atmosphere throughout the year. People meet in parks and along the riverside, and during warmer months many residents walk the waterfronts in the evenings.
The city is reachable by Platov Airport and by rail from Moscow, Krasnodar, and other Russian centers. Many points of interest in the center can be explored on foot, while buses and trams connect more distant neighborhoods.
Two large plants in the area manufacture agricultural machinery on a large scale, supplying many Russian regions with tractors and harvesters. This production gives the city a particular role in farming support, though it remains mostly out of sight for casual visitors.
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