Volzhsk, Industrial center in Mari El, Russia.
Located at the junction of three regions - Mari El, Tatarstan, and Chuvashia, Volzhsk extends along the left bank of the Volga River at 60 meters elevation.
The settlement transformed into an urban area in 1940 when multiple manufacturing facilities were established, marking its development from a small village to a significant industrial town.
Residents of Volzhsk maintain traditions of three distinct ethnic groups - Mari, Russian, and Tatar, reflecting the regional cultural composition of the Volga region.
The town operates within the Moscow time zone (UTC+3) and maintains transportation connections to Kazan, serving as part of the broader Kazan metropolitan network.
Population records indicate a substantial increase from 19,500 residents in 1939 to 52,035 in 1979, followed by a gradual decrease to 55,659 in recent years.
Location: Volzhsk Urban Okrug
Inception: 1940
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
Website: http://gorodvolzhsk.ru
GPS coordinates: 55.86667,48.35000
Latest update: June 7, 2025 16:51
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