Amur Oblast

The Amur Oblast extends across 361,913 square kilometers along the Amur River, featuring mountains, dense taiga forests, and extensive agricultural plains.

The region became part of Russia in 1858 through the Treaty of Aigun, leading to Russian colonization and the establishment of new settlements.

The territory displays influences from multiple ethnic groups, including Russian settlers, indigenous Tungusic peoples, and neighboring Chinese communities across the Amur River.

The Trans-Siberian Railway crosses through the oblast, connecting the regional capital Blagoveshchensk with major Russian cities and East Asian transportation networks.

The Bureya Dam in Amur Oblast generates substantial hydroelectric power, utilizing the strong river currents that flow through the mountainous terrain.

Location: Russia

Inception: October 20, 1932

Capital city: Blagoveshchensk

Elevation above the sea: 578 m

Part of: Far Eastern Federal District

Shares border with: Zabaykalsky Krai, Sakha, Khabarovsk Krai, Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Heilongjiang

Website: https://amurobl.ru

GPS coordinates: 53.55000,127.83333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:15