All Posts Tagged With: "Population"

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perm

The City of Perm is the Capital of the Perm Krai administrative region. This is a fairly historic Russian city founded in 1723 as a village settlement for mine workers. The City has since made major strides in social and economical development becoming an important political, industrial, sporting, scientific and cultural centre for the region. [...]

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Nizhniy Novgorod

Nizhniy Novgorod with a population of 1.3 million residents is one of the largest Cities in Russia. The City is situated at the convergence of the Oka and Volga Rivers and is the administrative Capital of the Volga Federal District. The City is said to have been founded in 1221 by Grand Prince George Yuri. [...]

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Kazan

The City of Kazan is the Capital of the semi-autonomous republic of Tatarstan a status it has held since 1922. Since its disputed foundation in the 13th century, Kazan has developed into a major cultural, commerce and industrial hub, and is one of the most populous cities in Russia. Population: The City has an estimated [...]

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Kaliningrad City

The City of Kaliningrad is the Capital of the administrative region of Kaliningrad. The City was since its founding in 1255 known as Konigsburg and its name was changed to Kaliningrad in 1946. Population: The City has an estimated 419,000 residents. Economic activities: Activities at the city’s port are a major economic activity. Industries here [...]

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