Volgograd
The city of Volvograd (in Russian, Волгоград; in the Soviet era, Stalingrad), is one of the most important cities in
Russia from a historical point of view: the famous Battle of
Stalingrad, an unprecedented carnage. It is located 970 km southeast of
Moscow. During the Second World War it was the
scene of the bloodiest battle ever known, when millions of people perished on its battlefield.
Tsaritsin
When it was founded in the second half of the 16th century, it was called
Tsaritsin , because it is located
at the confluence of the Tsaritsa River with the Volga River. From 1925 to 1961, it adopted the name of Stalingrad. This name was adopted for
celebrate Stalin's victory over General Denikin's White Army troops. But, with destalinization,
from 1961 on they returned to call it Volgograd .
Mother Fatherland
Symbol of the Volgograd and the Resistance of Russia against Axis troops, the Statue of the Motherland (in Russian Родина-мать зовёт !, ie
Motherland is calling!), measures 85m and weighs eight thousand tons. It was once considered the largest statue in the world. Currently, it is still the largest
world woman statue. Perched high on the Mamayev Kurgan hill, this imposing and impressive monument commemorates the Battle of
Stalingrad. We remember that during the Second World War Russia lost about 26 million people.
Back to Saint Petersburg
Former imperial capital of Tsarist Russia,
Saint Petersburg - or SPB, for short - is the second most important city in Russia. On the banks of the River Neva,
Saint Petersburg is one of the most important artistic and cultural centers in the country. Among its attractions, the Winter Palace and the Hermitage Museum stand out,
one of the most famous in the world.
Russia's Regions
The country's territory is divided in 85 administrative entities (oblasts, republics, krais, federal cities, among other) which are included in
eight federal districts. Among the entities we highlight:
Moscow,
Saint Petersburg,
Krasnodar,
Ekaterinburg,
Rostov on Don, Ufa,
Kazan,
Nijni Novgorod, Tcheliabinsk, Tiumen, Samara, Saratov, Kemerovo,
Novosibirsk,
Krasnoiarsk, Stavropol, Barnaul, Makhatchkala, Perm and Volgograd, among the most important.
Russia's Main Cities
The 10 main cities in Russia are:
- Moscow, the capital
- Saint Petersburg
- Krasnodar
- Ekaterinburg
- Rostov-on-Don
- Kazan
- Volgograd
- Perm
- Nijni Novgorod
- Samara
Russia's Main Tourist Destinations
Important tourist destination in the world, Russia welcomes about 25 million visitors every year.
O turismo representa cerca de 10% do PIB do país. Moscow is one of the most visited cities in Europe and the world . The 10 main tourist destinations in Russia are:
- Moscow, the capital
- Saint Petersburg
- Krasnodar
- Ekaterinburg
- Rostov-on-Don
- Kazan
- Volgograd
- Perm
- Nijni Novgorod
- Samara
Best Trips Selection
To discover and experience Russia's best destinations: attractions and destinations carefully chosen to make your trip unforgettable.
To learn more:
Russia's Destinations.
To rent a car
Explora Mundi tip: if travelling in group, to rent a car is a big experience. This is really great for families too.
Book hotels
With Explora Mundi's tips you will book really good bargain hotels. We always choose good value hotels.
