Volgograd, Administrative center in southwestern Russia
Description
Volgograd is a large city in southwestern Russia that stretches along both banks of the Volga River. It extends for about 40 miles along the waterway, with residential neighborhoods, industrial districts, and wide boulevards connected by long waterfront zones.
History
The settlement began in 1589 as the fortress of Tsaritsyn and gained worldwide recognition during World War II under the name Stalingrad. After the war, it was entirely rebuilt and received its current name in 1961.
Culture
Locals often gather along the riverfront promenade where families stroll and elderly residents play cards on benches. In parks and memorial sites, you will notice the local habit of laying fresh flowers, especially on weekends or anniversaries.
Practical
The city is connected through the Volga-Don Canal to two river systems, which helps with orientation along waterways. The center is best explored on foot, while trams connect different districts across the length of the settlement.
Did you know?
The local railway station is one of the longest in Russia, stretching nearly 600 meters along the tracks. Underground tram stops in the center resemble small metro stations in design, with staircases and covered platforms.
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The Motherland Calls
4.1 km
Mamayev Kurgan
4.1 km
Pavlov's House
1.5 km
Volga–Don Canal
30.9 km
Volga Hydroelectric Station
17.4 km
Volgograd Arena
3.8 kmVolgograd Bridge
3 km
Volgograd Panorama Museum
1.5 km
Monument to Lenin at the entrance of the Volga-Don canal
20.4 km
New Alexandro-Nevsky Cathedral
87 m
Gorodishche, Volgograd Oblast
10.4 km
Lyudnikov's Island
8.9 km
Volgograd Grain Elevator
3.3 km
Deutscher Soldatenfriedhof Rossoschka
28.9 km
Sarpinsky
13.4 km
Volgograd floating landing
4.9 km
Monument to Mikhail Panikakha in Volgograd
7.2 km
Kazan Cathedral in Volgograd
2.5 km
Volgograd Planetarium
972 m
Lysaya Gora
11.6 km
Mira Street
541 m
Gasitel
1.2 km
Old Sarepta
22 km
Central Universal Department Store
134 mMonuments of T-34 gun turrets in Volgograd
1.2 km
Poplar on Square of Fallen Fighters in Volgograd
136 m
Zenit Stadium
10 km
Soldatskoye Pole
12.8 km
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