Astrakhan Oblast, Administrative region in southern Russia
The Astrakhan Oblast extends across both banks of the Volga River delta near the Caspian Sea, encompassing eleven major islands and numerous waterways.
Following its establishment as a territory in 1943, the region emerged as a strategic point for Russian maritime operations in the Caspian Sea region.
The territory integrates 150 ethnic groups, forming a center where Russian, Tatar, Kazakh, and other regional traditions merge through festivals and daily practices.
The region maintains extensive fishing operations in the Volga delta, producing substantial quantities of sturgeon and developing aquaculture facilities throughout the territory.
The Lake Baskunchak salt deposits within the region constitute one of the largest mineral salt reserves in Russia, extracted continuously since the eighth century.
Location: Russia
Inception: December 27, 1943
Capital city: Astrakhan
Part of: European Russia, Southern Federal District
Shares border with: Kalmykia, Volgograd Oblast, West Kazakhstan Region, Atyrau Region
Website: http://astrobl.ru
GPS coordinates: 47.23333,47.23333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
Astrakhan Nature Reserve
183.6 km
Astrakhan Kremlin
115.7 km
Volga Delta
72.8 km
Chyornye Zemli Nature Reserve
175.7 km
Bolshoye Bogdo
105.1 km
Volga-Akhtuba Floodplain
223 km
Bogdinsko-Baskunchakski Nature Reserve
112.1 km
Opera and Ballet Theatre of Astrakhan
115.2 km
Selitrennoye Gord
15.5 km
Astrakhan Oak
116 km
Khosheutovsky khurul
44.6 km
St. Vladimir Cathedral
116 km
Cathedral of the Dormition
115.8 km
Central Stadium
113.4 km
Old Astrakhan Bridge
115.6 km
Astrakhan Museum-Reserve
116.1 km
New Astrakhan Bridge
113.3 km
Мы победили! (памятник)
141.7 km
Astrakhan State Art Gallery
116.6 km
White Mosque
116.3 km
Monastery of Saint John the Baptist in Astrakhan
116.8 km
Astrakhan State Drama Theatre
116.3 km
Church of the Assumption of Mary
116.8 km
Baku mosque
116.9 km
Assumption Nicholas Churkinsky Monastery
153.4 km
Baskunchakskaya Cave
121.3 km
Четырёхбугорный маяк
184.1 km
Мемориальный комплекс «Крыло Икара»
141.5 kmReviews
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