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Volgograd, Administrative center in southwestern Russia

Located along both banks of the Volga River, Volgograd extends for 40 miles with residential areas and industrial zones connected by riverside boulevards.

Founded in 1589 as Tsaritsyn fortress, the city gained global recognition during World War II as Stalingrad before receiving its current name in 1961.

The Mamayev Kurgan Memorial Complex features The Motherland Calls statue, standing as the tallest statue in Europe at 279 feet tall.

The Volga-Don Ship Canal, completed in 1952, facilitates water transportation between the Volga River and the Don River through the city.

The local university, founded in 1980, houses specialized institutes for medical training, civil engineering, mechanical studies, and municipal economics.

Location: Volgograd Urban Okrug

Inception: 1589

Founders: Zasekin, Roman Vasilevich Alferev, Ivan Nashchokin

Elevation above the sea: 80 m

Website: http://volgadmin.ru

GPS coordinates: 48.70861,44.51472

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:43

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