Russia is the largest country in the world by area. But in addition to huge territories, the inhabitants of the country can 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 in terms of area - which large settlements are in the top ten? We will consider only cities whose area is given within their city limits.
10. Omsk | 597 sq. Km
Omsk It is on the 10th place in the list of the largest cities in Russia by area. The population exceeds one million inhabitants. By this indicator, Omsk is in second place in terms of population in Siberia. The significance of the city for the region is great. During the Civil War, it was called the Capital of the Russian State. It is the capital of the Siberian Cossack army. Now Omsk is a large industrial and cultural center. One of the decorations of the city is the Assumption Cathedral, which is one of the treasures of the world temple culture.
The territory of the city is 597, 2 square meters. kilometers.
9. Voronezh | 596 sq. Km
At 9th place in the top 10 largest Russian cities is Voronezh with an area of 596.51 square meters. kilometers. 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.
There are many beautiful architectural monuments in Voronezh, but it is famous for its modern art. In the city, sculptures of a kitten from Lizyukova Street, the character of the famous cartoon and White Bim from the movie White Bim, Black Ear, were installed. There is also a monument to Peter the Great in Voronezh
8. Kazan | 614 sq. Km
The eighth place in the ranking of the largest cities in Russia by area is the capital of Tatarstan Kazan. This 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. Kazan authorities attach great importance to the development of tourism. Many international festivals are held here annually. The most significant architectural structure of the city is the Kazan Kremlin, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The area of the city is 614 square meters. kilometers.
7. Orsk | 621 sq. Km
Orskcomprising 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 the majestic Ural Mountains, and the Ural River divides it into two parts: Asian and European. The main industry developed in the city is industry. In Orsk there are more than 40 archaeological sites.
6. Tyumen | 698 sq. Km
In sixth place among the largest settlements of Russia is the first Russian city based in Siberia - Tyumen. The number of inhabitants is about 697 thousand people. Territory - 698.48 square meters. 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 prison, conceived by decree of Fedor Ivanovich, the third son of Ivan the Terrible.
5. Ufa | 707 sq. Km
Ufa, whose territory is 707, 93 square meters. kilometers, is in fifth place on the list of the largest Russian cities. The population totals more than one 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 holding of the BRICS and SCO summits here in 2015.
Despite the fact that Ufa is a millionaire city, it is the most spacious settlement in Russia - almost 700 square meters per inhabitant here. meters of the city.
Ufa is considered one of the greenest cities in the country - there are a large number of parks and squares. It differs in a large variety of monuments.
4. Perm | 800 sq. kilometers
In fourth place in the ranking of the largest cities in Russia by area is Permian. It covers an area of 799.68 square meters. 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 in the Siberian province.
3. Volgograd | 859 sq. Km
Hero City Volgograd, bearing the name Stalingrad in the Soviet era, ranks third in the list of the largest Russian cities. Area - 859.353 square meters The population is just over a million people. The city was founded at the end of the XVI century on the ancient Volga trade route. The first name is Tsaritsyn. One of the most famous historical events associated with Volgograd is the great battle of Stalingrad, which showed the courage, heroism and tenacity of Russian soldiers. She became a turning point in the war. One of the most famous monuments dedicated to those difficult years is the monument “Motherland Calls”, which has become its symbol for residents of the city.
2. St. Petersburg | 1439 sq. Km
In second place among the largest cities of Russia in area - the second capital of the country St. Petersburg. Favorite brainchild of Peter I covers an area of 1439 square meters. The population is over 5 million inhabitants. The cultural capital of Russia is known for many magnificent monuments and architectural structures, hundreds of thousands of tourists come to admire it every year.
1. Moscow | 2561 sq. Km
The first place in the ranking is the capital of Russia Moscow. Territory - 2561.5 square meters. kilometers, the population is more than 12 million people. To understand the full scale of the capital, you need to remember that in Moscow more people live than in 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 the first place will not be Moscow or St. Petersburg at all. 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. This is twice as much as the area of the capital. And he lives in Zapolyarny, meanwhile, only 15 thousand people. The Arctic is interesting because about 12 kilometers from the city there is the famous superdeep Kola well, which is one of the deepest points on Earth.
Norilsk city district can also claim the title of the largest territorial association in Russia. It includes Norilsk itself and two settlements. The area is 4509 square meters. kilometers.