Which cities were large? The largest cities in Russia by population

It is worth noting that the population includes only citizens who permanently reside in the territory of a particular city. The following are the most big cities in Russia by population.

1 Moscow

Moscow is the largest city in Russia both in terms of population and area. A population of 12,330,126 people inhabits both sides waterway cities - rivers of Moscow.

The capital of the state - Moscow - is the most multi national city Russia: migrants, students, workers and tourists come here from all over the country.

Petrograd, also known as Leningrad or St. Petersburg in short, is located along the sovereign course of the Neva River and its coastal granite. Many poems have been written about the beautiful city located between Ladoga and the Neva Bay of the Gulf of Finland, near the Baltic Sea. This big city shrouded in secrets and legends. Walking along its streets, you walk along the streets of Dostoevsky, Gogol or Tsvetaeva.

The population of St. Petersburg is 5,225,690 people with a population density of 3,631 people. per square kilometer with a total area of the city of 1439 sq. km.

The city was awarded last place in the top three most populated cities in Russia. It is the center of Siberian industry and trade, research and educational activities, cultural, business and tourism spheres of the district. The Siberian capital is home to 1,584,138 people, while the city area is only 505 sq. km.

Novosibirsk is a large city with a very developed infrastructure and economy, and it is a point of attraction for those migrating from nearby cities, regions, republics and even neighboring states.

Ekaterinburg, formerly Sverdlovsk, ranks 4th among Russian cities with a population exceeding one million people (1,444,439 people with a total city area of 1,142 square kilometers).

The Trans-Siberian Railway and six major highways pass through this huge transport and sorting center, which occupies a huge niche in Russian logistics.

Yekaterinburg is an industrial city with developed industry in the most different areas, from optical-mechanical to light and food industries.

Gorky until 1990, or “Nizhny” in common parlance, a million-plus city and auto giant in Privolzhsky federal district. Founded during the time of Prince Yuri Vsevolodovich, Nizhny Novgorod, spread on both sides of the Oka River, today has a population of 1,266,871 people and is the fifth largest city in Russia.

The area of the city is only 410 km², but a large seaport, the largest automobile manufacturing plant in Russia, and a concern engaged in the manufacture and production of military equipment, aircraft plant and shipbuilding.

In addition to its industrial development, Nizhny Novgorod is famous for its Kremlin and extraordinary architecture. This is a wonderful city for tourism. Even the most experienced traveler will be delighted with the beauty of Nizhny Novgorod.

The city has an area of 425 square kilometers with a population of 1,216,965 people and a population density of 2,863 people per square kilometer.

The capital of Tatarstan has its own Kremlin and a fairly rich architectural heritage, which encourages tourism among Russians and foreign residents.

Kazan is not just a beautiful and large city, but also a center of international trade and economics, education, tourism with an interesting historical past.

The population of Chelyabinsk is 1,191,994 people per 530 square kilometers, which in terms of density is 2,379 people per square kilometer.

The “harsh city,” as it is jokingly called, has a lot of funny stories and facts: meteorological Hyperion brick, Kaganovichgrad, forest in the city center, Chelyabinsk meteorite, Stalin in Chelyabinsk prison... Interested? Then it’s time to go to Chelyabinsk with an excursion - one of the most big cities Russia!

The significant city of Omsk is also for tourists: the Assumption Cathedral for foreigners is included in the list of “main attractions in the world”, and the Vatican includes the Okunevsky Sanctuary among the holy places of world significance.

Population of the administrative center-capital Omsk region is 1,178,079, while the area of Omsk is only 572.9 km2.

Every country in the world has a huge number of cities. Small and large, poor and rich, resort and industrial.

All settlements are remarkable in their own way. One is famous for its landscapes, another is famous for its entertainment, and the third for its history. But there are also cities that are famous due to their area. So, here are the largest cities in the world by area.

The largest city in the world

This title belongs to the city of Chongqing, it is located in the central part of China, and its area is 82,400 square meters. km, although this includes not only the territory of the city itself, but also the area of the territory subordinate to the city. According to official data, the city occupies an area 470 km long from east to west and 450 km wide from north to south, which corresponds to the size of a country like Austria.

Chongqing is administratively divided into 19 districts, 15 counties and 4 autonomous counties. According to 2010 data, the population is 28,846,170 people. But more than 80 percent of the residents live in rural areas; only 6 million people live in the city itself.

Chongqing is one of the ancient cities of China, its history goes back more than 3000 years. In the Late Paleolithic era people already lived here. primitive people. This is due to the fact that the city was founded on the site where the Jialing River flows into the deep Yangtze.

The city is surrounded by three mountains: Dabashan in the north, Wushan in the east and Dalushan in the south. Due to the hilly landscape of the area, Chongqing was nicknamed "mountain city" (Shancheng). It is located at an altitude of 243 meters above sea level.

The largest cities in the world

Often, the degree of urbanization reaches the point that, as cities expand, they are so closely intertwined with production, transport and cultural connections and merge into one whole. Such a cluster of “fused” cities is called an urban agglomeration.

One of the largest is the New York agglomeration, formed around one large core city of New York. Its total area is 30,671 square meters. km, population – almost 24 million people. The Greater New York metropolitan area also includes Northern New Jersey, Long Island, Newark, Bridgeport, New Jersey's five largest cities (Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Paterson and Trenton) and six of the seven largest cities Connecticut (Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury).

The largest cities in North America by area

But New York is not the biggest city North America and even in your own country. The total area of the center of the largest agglomeration is only 1214.9 square meters. km, it consists of 5 districts: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island. The population does not exceed 8.5 million people. Therefore, New York ranks only third on the list of largest cities by area in North America.

Second place goes to Los Angeles, the city of angels, located in the south of California, its area is 1302 square meters. km. The city is the center of Greater Los Angeles, an agglomeration with a population of over 17 million people. It is also better known as a center for the film industry and entertainment in the fields of music and computer games.

The largest city in North America by area is Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. The area of the city is almost 1500 square meters. km, and this territory is home to 9 million people, it is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city was built in a seismic zone, and earthquakes occur here quite often, which determines the low level of buildings and, accordingly, its length and area.

Once upon a time, on the territory of the modern Mexican capital, there was a settlement of the Aztec tribe, called Tenochtitlan. At the beginning of the 16th century spanish conquerors founded in its place new city, from which Mexico City grew.

The largest cities in South America by area

One of the largest cities in terms of area is Sao Paulo, its area is 1523 sq. km. But it is the third largest city in South America. It is located in southeastern Brazil along the length of the Tiete River. Its population is 11.3 million people, and Western Hemisphere is the most populated city.

Sao Paulo is a city of contrasts, on the one hand it is the most... modern city Brazil, built up with skyscrapers made of glass and concrete (this is where the most tall building country - the Miranti do Vali skyscraper). On the other hand, the city dates back to the 16th century, and on its territory many “echoes of the past” have been preserved - ancient buildings, museums, churches, which harmoniously combine with modern buildings.

Second place belongs to the city of Bogota, the capital of Colombia. The largest city in the country, its area is 1,587 square meters. km. Bogota was founded by Spanish colonialists in 1538. The city was located on the site of an Indian fortress called Bacata and became the capital of New Grenada, which is the name Quesada gave to the conquered territory. In 1598, Bogota became the capital of the Captaincy General of Spain, and in 1739 of the Viceroyalty of New Grenada.

This is a city of futuristic architecture, combined with colonial-style churches and minor historical buildings, inhabited by an unfavorable contingent: homeless people, thieves and robbers. Bogotá and its suburbs are home to 7 million people, which is one sixth of Colombia's total population. But Bogota is only the second largest city in South America.

The top spot is taken by Brasilia. The area of the capital of the Republic of Brazil is 5802 square meters. km. True, it became the capital quite recently - on April 21, 1960, becoming the third capital of the country, after Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. The city was specially planned and built in the central part in order to utilize inactive areas, attract the population and develop outlying areas. The capital is located on the Brazilian plateau, far from the main political areas.

Construction of the city began in 1957 according to a unified plan, focused on progressive construction technologies and the fundamentals of modern urban planning. It was conceived as an ideal city. In 1986, the city of Brasilia was named "patrimony of humanity" by UNESCO.

The largest cities in Europe by area

London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, England, as well as the largest city in the British Isles. The metropolis has an area of 1572 square meters. km. They can accommodate 8 million people. City of Fogs London plays a major political, cultural and economic role in British life. The city has Heathrow International Airport, a major port on the Thames, attractions: among them the complex Palace of Westminster with clock tower, Tower Fortress, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral.

London from above

But London ranks only third on the list of largest cities in Europe. The second place is firmly assigned to the capital of our Motherland - Moscow. Its area is 2510 sq. km, with a population of 12 million people, according to official data. This is the largest city not only in Russia, but also in Europe; it is also among the top ten cities in the world according to such a criterion as population.

The city is not only the political and administrative, cultural and tourist center of the country, but an important transport hub for the entire country. The city is served by 5 airports, 9 railway stations, 3 river ports.

The largest city in Europe is Istanbul. One of the largest cities on the planet and the largest city in Turkey. Istanbul - former capital Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman Empires. The city is located on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait. Its area is 5343 sq. km.

Until 1930, the internationally accepted name of the city was Constantinople. Another name, which is still used in the title of the Patriarch of Constantinople, is Second Rome or New Rome. In 1930, Turkish authorities ordered the use of only the Turkish version of the name Istanbul. Russified version - Istanbul.

The largest cities in Africa by area

Cape Town, a city in the southwest of South Africa (South Africa) - its area is slightly smaller than Moscow and is 2,455 square meters. km. It is located on the coast Atlantic Ocean, on a peninsula at the Cape of Good Hope, near the foot of Table Mountain. This city is often called the most beautiful city in the world and the most touristic in South Africa thanks to the amazing nature.

Tourists choose it for its beautiful beaches and surfing. The city center is dotted with Old Dutch mansions and ornate Victorian buildings.

The largest city in Africa is Kinshasa - the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, its area is almost 10 thousand sq. km. Until 1966, this city was called Leopoldville. The population of Kinshasa is more than 10 million people. But 60 percent of the city is sparsely populated rural areas that are located within the city limits. Densely populated areas occupy a small part of the territory in the west of the city. However, Kinshasa is the third largest city in the world by area.

The city is located on the Congo River, along its southern coast, stretching over a long distance. Opposite is the city of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo. This is the only place in the world where two capitals different countries directly facing each other on opposite banks of the river.

Kinshasa is also the second most French-speaking city in the world, second only to Paris. But judging by the rate of population growth, after some time it may overtake the French capital. This is a city of contrasts. Here, rich areas with high-rise buildings, shopping centers and cafes juxtapose with slums of huts and shacks.

The largest cities by area in Australia and Oceania

Sydney is the largest city in Australia. Its area is 12,145 sq. km. Sydney's population is approximately 4.5 million people.

By the way, the city is the capital of the state of New South Wales. Sydney was founded in 1788 by Arthur Philip, who came to the mainland with the First Fleet. This site is the first colonial European settlement in Australia. The city itself was named by the colonists in honor of Lord Sidney, who at that time was the British Secretary of the Colonies.

Largest cities by area in Asia

One of the most major cities is the city of Karachi with an area of 3527 sq. km. There were settlements on the site of modern Karachi during the time of Alexander the Great. The ancient port of Krokola was located here - Alexander the Great set up camp before his campaign against Babylon. Next was Montobara, Nearchus sailed from here after exploring.

Later, the Indo-Greek seaport of Barbarikon was formed. In 1729, the fishing town of Kalachi-jo-Ghosh became a significant trading center. After 110 years there was a long period of British colonization. Locals fought against the European invaders, but only in 1940 were they able to become part of independent Pakistan.

Almost twice large territory Shanghai occupies more than Karachi, its area is 6340 sq. km. It is the third largest city in China and the most populous, with a population of almost 24 million people. One of the largest ports in the world is located here, and the city in general is recognized as the largest trading center. The dynamically developing city boasts its ancient history, it is also the first city in China to which European culture came.

The territory of another Chinese city, Guangzhou, is slightly larger than Shanghai, and is 7434.4 square meters. km on land and 744 sq. km at sea. It is the capital of Guangdong Province. With a population of over 13 million people, Guangzhou is the fourth largest city in China, behind Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin. It has a history of more than 2000 years, and it was from here, from Canton (that was the former name of the city of Guangzhou) that the famous “Silk Road” began. Ships with strange Chinese goods - silk, porcelain and the like - departed from its trading port.

Largest city by area in the world

This is Beijing - the capital of the “Celestial Empire”, its area is 16,800 sq. km, and its population is 21.2 million people. The city is the political and educational center of China, yielding an economic role to Shanghai and Hong Kong. In 2008, the Summer Olympic Games were held here.

Beijing has almost always been the residence of many emperors throughout its 3,000-year history, and to this day retains its status as the center of the country. Imperial palaces, tombs, temples and parks have been preserved here. Ancient Chinese traditions are honored here, regularly restoring ancient buildings, along with growing new areas and high-rise buildings. Beijing is also considered the safest city in the world. On the Find Everything website you can also read an article about the most populated cities in the world. And the list of the largest cities by area does not always coincide with the list of the largest cities by population.
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Russia is the largest country in the world by area. But in addition to the vast territories, the country’s residents can also be proud of the most beautiful cities. Among them there are both very small settlements, such as Chekalin, and megacities.
The largest cities in Russia by area - which large settlements are included in the honorable top ten? We will consider only cities whose area is given within their city limits.

10. Omsk | 597 sq. kilometers

It is located in 10th place in the list of the largest cities in Russia by area. The population exceeds one million inhabitants. According to this indicator, Omsk ranks second in terms of population in Siberia. The importance of the city for the region is great. During Civil War it was called the Capital of the Russian State. Is the capital of Siberian Cossack army. Now Omsk is a large industrial and cultural center. One of the city’s decorations is the Assumption Cathedral, which is one of the treasuries of world temple culture.
The territory of the city is 597.2 square meters. kilometer

9. Voronezh | 596 sq. kilometer

In 9th place in the top 10 largest Russian cities, it is located with a territory of 596.51 square meters. kilometer The population is 1.3 million inhabitants. The city is located in a beautiful place - on the banks of the Don and the Voronezh reservoir.
Voronezh has many beautiful architectural monuments, but it is also famous contemporary art. Sculptures of the kitten from Lizyukova Street, a character from the famous cartoon, and White Bim from the film “White Bim, Black Ear” were installed in the city. There is also a monument to Peter I in Voronezh.

8. Kazan | 614 sq. kilometers

The eighth place in the ranking of the largest cities in Russia by area is occupied by the capital of Tatarstan. It is the country's largest economic, scientific, cultural and religious center. In addition, Kazan is one of the most important Russian ports. Unofficially bears the name of the third capital of Russia.
The city is actively developing as an international sports center. Great value Kazan authorities are focusing on the development of tourism. Every year there are many events held here international festivals. The most significant architectural structure of the city is the Kazan Kremlin, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The area of the city is 614 square meters. kilometers.

7. Orsk | 621 sq. kilometers

Comprising three administrative districts with an area of about 621.33 square meters. kilometers, takes seventh place in the list of the largest Russian cities. It is located in a picturesque place - on the spurs of majestic Ural mountains, and the Ural River divides it into two parts: Asian and European. The main industry developed in the city is industry. There are more than 40 archaeological sites in Orsk.

6. Tyumen | 698 sq. kilometers

In sixth place among the largest settlements in Russia is the first Russian city founded in Siberia - Tyumen. The number of inhabitants is about 697 thousand people. Territory – 698.48 sq. kilometers. Founded in the 16th century, the city now includes 4 administrative districts. The beginning of the future city was laid by the construction of the Tyumen fort, started by decree of Fyodor Ivanovich, the third son of Ivan the Terrible.

5. Ufa | 707 sq. kilometers

Ufa, whose territory is 707.93 square meters. kilometers, is in fifth place in the list of the largest Russian cities. The population has more than a million inhabitants. The capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan is a major cultural, scientific, economic and sports center of the country. The importance of Ufa was confirmed by the BRICS and SCO summits held here in 2015.
Despite the fact that Ufa is a million-plus city, it is the most spacious settlement in Russia - there are almost 700 square meters per resident. meters of territory.
Ufa is considered one of the greenest cities in the country - there are a large number of parks and squares. It is also distinguished by a wide variety of monuments.

4. Perm | 800 sq. kilometers

In fourth place in the ranking of the largest cities by area is. Occupies an area of 799.68 square meters. kilometers. The number of inhabitants is more than a million people. Perm is a large industrial, economic and logistics center. The city owes its foundation to Tsar Peter I, who ordered the construction of a copper smelter to begin in the Siberian province.

3. Volgograd | 859 sq. kilometers

Hero City wearing Soviet era The name Stalingrad ranks third in the list of the largest Russian cities. Area – 859,353 sq. kilometers. The population is just over a million people. The city was founded at the end of the 16th century on the ancient Volga trade route. The first name is Tsaritsyn. One of the most famous historical events associated with Volgograd - great Battle of Stalingrad, which showed the courage, heroism and perseverance of Russian soldiers. It became a turning point in the war. One of the most famous monuments dedicated to those difficult years is the “Motherland Calls” monument, which became its symbol for the city residents.

2. St. Petersburg | 1439 sq. kilometers

In second place among the largest cities in Russia by area is the second capital of the country. The favorite brainchild of Peter I occupies an area of 1439 square meters. kilometer The population is more than 5 million inhabitants. The cultural capital of Russia is famous for its many magnificent monuments and architectural structures, which hundreds of thousands of tourists come to admire every year.

1. Moscow | 2561 sq. kilometers

The capital of Russia takes first place in the ranking. Territory - 2561.5 sq. kilometers, the population is more than 12 million people. To understand the full scale of the capital, you need to remember that Moscow has a larger population than some European countries.

In addition to the largest Russian cities listed above, there are also urban settlements, when the city itself includes other settlements. If we consider these territorial units in our ranking, then Moscow or St. Petersburg will not be in first place. In this case, the list of the largest settlements in Russia will be headed by the city of Zapolyarny, whose area is 4620 square meters. kilometers. This is twice the area of the capital. Meanwhile, only 15 thousand people live in Zapolyarny. The Arctic is interesting because about 12 kilometers from the city there is the famous ultra-deep Kola well, which is one of the deepest points on Earth.
The urban district of Norilsk can also lay claim to the title of the largest territorial association in Russia. It includes Norilsk itself and two settlements. Territory area – 4509 sq. kilometers.

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10th place - New York - 1214.4 sq. km

America starts the list. If you look at the population for 2017, the city is small - 8,405,837 people. Quite young, about 400 years old.

On the territory where it is now located New York there were Indian tribes. Arrows, dishes and other Indian attributes are found here. Throughout the 19th century, emigrants from different countries came here, due to which it grew. It includes several islands, the largest of which is Manhattan. People of almost all religions live here, but Christians predominate.

We give 9th place to Mexico City – 1485 sq. km

The population of the capital of Mexico is 9,100,000 people. Mexico City was founded by the Aztecs in 1325. According to legend, the Sun God ordered them to come to this place.

At the beginning of the 16th century, Mexico City was the most beautiful in the Western Hemisphere until it was destroyed during the reign of Cortez, but was soon rebuilt. It is located at an altitude of more than 2000 km above sea level and is surrounded by mountains.

London is in 8th place – 1572 sq. km

London is the capital of Great Britain and the largest city in the country. It was founded in 43 AD. e. There are now 8,600,000 people living in London.

The terrible plague of the 17th century claimed about 70,000 lives. This is a place of remarkable historical and architectural monuments: the Tower, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral and others.

We put Tokyo in 7th place - 2188.6 sq. km

But the population is quite large - 13,742,906 people. Tokyo is one of the modern cities and the capital of Japan. Even if you live here for a month, you won’t see all the sights.

The main part is solid concrete and wires. Tokyo was inhabited by tribes of people back in the Stone Age. Over the course of several years from 1703 to 2011, Tokyo suffered many earthquakes, and as a result of one of them, 142,000 people died at once.

In 6th place is Moscow – 2561.5 sq. km

Moscow is the capital Russian Federation, is located between the Oka and Volga rivers. 12,500,123 people live here. In terms of length, Moscow is quite long - 112 km. It is an important tourist center in Russia.

The age of the city is still unknown exactly, but there is evidence that the first settlements appeared on this territory around 8 thousand years BC. e.

Middle of the top - Sydney - 12144 sq. km

The development and history of Australia began with a small settlement. 200 years ago the navigator Cook landed here. Sydney is the largest metropolis and capital of the state of New South Wales.

The capital is home to 4,500,000 people. The city is located in one of the beautiful bays of the world, where business skyscrapers coexist with cozy beaches, which are always full of tourists.

In 4th place is Beijing – 16,808 sq. km

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China. Huge and noisy, its population numbers 21,500,000 inhabitants.

In the 13th century, it was almost completely burned by Genghis Khan, but rebuilt 43 years later in a different place. Here is a famous architectural monument – Forbidden City- residence of rulers.

At the beginning of the 20th century it was occupied by the Japanese. After Russia's victory in World War II and the fall of Japan, the capital became free again.

We give 3rd place to Hangzhou – 16847 sq. km

The city has 8,750,000 inhabitants. The metropolis is famous for its tea plantations and natural beauty.

Previously, it was the capital of China, and now it is a major religious center. In the 19th century, as a result of an uprising, it was partially destroyed and restored in the 50s, where industry began to rapidly develop.

Weaving folk items, harvesting tea leaves, and making bamboo products are still done by hand.

In second place is Chongqing – 82,300 sq. km

Chongqing is the largest city in the world in terms of population, with about 32 million people living here. The highest population density is 600 people per square meter. km.

The metropolis arose 3,000 years ago and at that time was the capital of the kingdom of Ba. Now it is a huge industrial center. There is a large base for the production of automobiles - 5 factories and 400 - for the production of car parts. Real estate construction here is proceeding at such a fast pace that 10 years of construction for Moscow is 1 year for Chongqing. Old buildings are being demolished very actively, in their place skyscrapers are appearing. It is more business than architectural. And the main attraction is the overpasses that entangle the entire city.

We give 1st place to the unusual city of Ordos - 86,752 sq. km

Ordos is a ghost town. Where is the strange metropolis, the largest in territory, but empty? In China, it began to be built 20 years ago for people involved in the extraction and sale of coal.

A large city was built with museums, theaters, and a stadium. There is everything for the life of a city dweller here. But almost no one wanted to move here. Over the past few years, the number of people has increased to 300,000. There are so few inhabitants in the huge settlement that even among broad daylight, the streets are completely empty.

Beautiful, abandoned houses, museums, cinemas. There are even unfinished buildings - there is no one to build for. Everywhere is clean and well-groomed. And - silence! A metropolis inhabited by “ghosts”. There are several of these in China.

Also, there are cities beyond the Arctic Circle and living there is quite cold. The largest “cold” city is in Russia - Murmansk - 154.4 square meters. km. It is quite small in size and has a population of 298,096 people.

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Scattered across different parts of a large country. Cities with a population of over a million are the center of attraction for millions of tourists from all over the world, migrants, students and workers. Population statistics are compiled from the annual population census by RosStat. It is worth noting that the population includes only citizens who permanently reside in the territory of a particular city. The following are the most populated cities in Russia.

1. Moscow

Moscow is the largest city in Russia both in terms of population and area. A population of 12,330,126 people inhabits both sides of the city’s waterway, the Moscow River. The capital of the state, Moscow, is the most multinational city in Russia: migrants, students, workers and tourists come here from all over the country.

Ten facts about Moscow:

a major international center of economics and trade;
a major industrial hub of the country;
one of the best and largest educational centers for Russian and foreign students;
a large number of research institutes are located in Moscow;
more than 50 directions in religion;
a large cultural and historical center of the European part of Russia;
the country's largest transport interchange: 3 river ports (Moscow in Soviet times was called the “port of 5 seas”), 9 railway stations, 5 airports with directions to all corners of the planet;
Moscow is the “zero kilometer”, all roads lead here;
tourist center of the country;
the capital is one of the top five cities in the world in terms of the number of dollar billionaires living there.

Petrograd, also known as Leningrad or St. Petersburg in short, is located along the sovereign course of the Neva River and its coastal granite. Many poems have been written about the beautiful city located between Ladoga and the Neva Bay of the Gulf of Finland, near the Baltic Sea. This big city is shrouded in secrets and legends. Walking along its streets, you walk along the streets of Dostoevsky, Gogol or Tsvetaeva. Populationis 5,225,690 people with a population density of 3,631 people. per square kilometer with a total area of the city of 1439 km².

Ten facts about St. Petersburg:

northern Venice is the second name of the northern capital due to the huge number of large and small rivers, tributaries and canals and the similarity with Venetian streets;
St. Petersburg is listed in the Red Book for the total length of tram tracks within the city - 600 kilometers;
the deepest metro in the world, the depth of some stations reaches 80 meters;
“White Nights” is one of the main attractions that attracts tourists to the cultural capital;
in St. Petersburg there is the tallest cathedral in Russia - the Peter and Paul Cathedral, whose spire height is 122.5 meters;
The Hermitage is a world-famous museum that attracts tourists from all over the world, its corridors are 20 kilometers long, and a tourist who wants to get acquainted with all the exhibits of the museum will need several years to complete this mission;
The question that every tourist in the city asks is what is the total number of bridges in St. Petersburg? 447, this is the number in the register of the Mostotrest company, which services the city’s bridges;
Peterhof is an engineering marvel. Fountain Park, which was laid out in the times of Peter the Great, but to this day none of the fountains has a pumping installation, but only a carefully designed pipeline;
Peter “chooses” residents for himself, and not the resident chooses him. Not every person can withstand the damp and humid climate of the city, which is at times very gray and foggy;
The architecture of St. Petersburg is similar to the architecture of neighboring countries of the European Union - Tallinn on the Estonian side and Helsinki on the Finnish side.

3. Novosibirsk

Novosibirsk is a city with a very developed infrastructure and economy, and it is a point of attraction for those migrating from nearby cities, regions, republics and even neighboring states.

Five interesting facts about Novosibirsk:

The longest metro bridge is located in the capital of the Siberian Federal District;
the Opera and Ballet Theater in Novosibirsk is a theatrical building that is the first largest in Russia and the second in the world;
Planning Street is both parallel and perpendicular to itself, forming 2 intersections;
the only museum of the Sun in Russia is located in the city;
Novosibirsk Akademgorodok is a large educational and research center in the Siberian Federal District.

4. Ekaterinburg

Ekaterinburg, formerly Sverdlovsk, ranks 4th among Russian cities with a population exceeding one million people (1,444,439 people with a total city area of 1,142 square kilometers). The Trans-Siberian Railway and six major highways pass through this huge transport and sorting center, which occupies a huge niche in Russian logistics. Yekaterinburg is an industrial city with developed industry in a variety of fields, from optical-mechanical to light and food industries.

5. Nizhny Novgorod

Gorky until 1990, or “Nizhny” in common parlance, was a million-plus city and an auto giant in the Volga Federal District. Founded during the time of Prince Yuri Vsevolodovich, Nizhny Novgorod, spread on both sides of the Oka River, today has a population of 1,266,871 people and is the fifth largest city in Russia. The city's area is only 410 km², but a large seaport, Russia's largest automobile manufacturing plant, a concern engaged in the manufacture and production of military equipment, an aircraft plant and a shipbuilding plant are concentrated here. In addition to its industrial development, Nizhny Novgorod is famous for its Kremlin and extraordinary architecture. This is a wonderful city for tourism. Even the most experienced traveler will be delighted with the beauty of Nizhny Novgorod.

The city has an area of 425 square kilometers with a population of 1,216,965 people and a population density of 2,863 people per square kilometer. The capital of Tatarstan has its own Kremlin and a fairly rich architectural heritage, which encourages tourism among Russians and foreign residents. Kazan is not just a beautiful and large city, but also a center of international trade and economics, education, tourism with an interesting historical past.

The population of Chelyabinsk is 1,191,994 people per 530 square kilometers, which in terms of density is 2,379 people per square kilometer. “The Harsh City,” as it is jokingly called, has a lot of funny stories and facts: the meteorological Hyperion brick, Kaganovichgrad, the forest in the city center, the Chelyabinsk meteorite, Stalin in the Chelyabinsk prison... Are you interested? Then it's time to go to Chelyabinsk on an excursion!

An important and fairly large industrial and transport center, where a well-known oil refinery is located both in Russia and abroad. The significant city of Omsk is also for tourists: the Assumption Cathedral for foreigners is included in the list of “main attractions in the world”, and the Vatican includes the Okunevsky Sanctuary among the holy places of world significance. The population of the administrative center-capital of the Omsk region is 1,178,079, while the area of Omsk is only 572.9,572 km².

The millionaire city, formerly called Kuibyshev, is known for its historical important places, which have become attractions: the Iversky Convent, the Lutheran Church, the Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cathedral Square - now Kuibyshev Square - the first in size in Europe and the fifth in the world. Every year, hundreds of thousands of residents of the country come here to the Grushinsky Festival of Bard Song. A population of 1,170,910 people lives in the city, whose area is 382 sq. km.

10. Rostov-on-Don

Rostov, popularly called “Rostov-papa”, is a city of federal significance in the south of Russia. It is big, beautiful, noisy. The phrase “Rostov-papa, Odessa-mama” often hurts the ear - this is a historically established expression - both cities were criminal capitals competing with each other. With a rather small city area of 348 square kilometers, the population of Rostov is 1,119,875 people. and ranks 10th in the ranking of the largest cities in Russia by population.