Volgograd Oblast

This administrative division lies between the Volga and Don rivers in southern Russia, covering roughly 113 000 square kilometers. The region connects 33 districts, 19 cities, and several smaller settlements through a network of roads and waterways that run through agricultural and industrial areas.

The territory was renamed in 1961, after being known as Stalingrad Oblast since World War II. The change took place during the nationwide de-Stalinization campaign under Khrushchev.

The region contains 2,600 protected historical sites, multiple regional museums, and performance venues that represent Russian, Kazakh, Armenian, and Tatar traditions.

The region can be explored by road and river routes that link larger cities with smaller towns. Travelers should keep in mind that the territory is very large, so plan enough time for longer distances.

The territory hosts several hydroelectric stations along its major rivers, contributing to power generation across the region. At the same time, wide steppe landscapes spread across much of the area, shaping the rural character of the countryside.

Location: Russia

Inception: December 5, 1936

Capital city: Volgograd

Part of: European Russia, Southern Federal District, Volga Economic Region, Southern Military District

Shares border with: Saratov Oblast, Voronezh Oblast, Rostov Oblast, Kalmykia, Astrakhan Oblast, West Kazakhstan Region

Website: http://volgograd.ru

GPS coordinates: 49.73333,44.11667

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:01