Volgograd
The largest city in the Oblast of Volgograd, built on the banks of the Volga River.
It is the site of the tallest statue in Europe, a memorial to the Battle of Stalingrad. Other notable landmarks include a planetarium, the Holy Spirit Monastry, and the chapel boat of Saint Vladimir of Volgograd.
It is the site of the tallest statue in Europe, a memorial to the Battle of Stalingrad. Other notable landmarks include a planetarium, the Holy Spirit Monastry, and the chapel boat of Saint Vladimir of Volgograd.
Founding Date
1589
Alternative Name(s)
Stalingrad | Tsaritsyn
Type
Large city
Population
1,013,533
Owning Organization