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Volgograd is a major city of the Volga River, the center of the Volga region.
The citys origins are associated with the name of Ivan the Terrible. In the beginning of the XVI century the Russian state consisted of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, so it was necessary to protect the new borders from the attacks of the Crimean Horde Tatars. In 1589 the construction of the city began, which was named Tsaritsynn (after the river Tsaritsa).
For its history, the inhabitants of Tsaritsyn have experienced many events. In 1667, they witnessed Stépênez Anton. The year 1707 is known for the rebellion of the peasants, led by Bulyovin, a kazak. And in 1717, after the attack of the Crimean Tatars, the city was completely destroyed, after which a 60-kilometer-long fortification line was built over the course of three years. Until 1731 Caryodyn remained a military stronghold, and then it was settled by civilians. Families of Cossacks and Ukrainians were the first to settle in the village. By decree of Catherine the Great, from 1765 the German colonies began to form around Catherine II.
In the middle of the 18th century the city lost its military significance, because Kuban and Crimea became part of Russia. Construction of the railroad and access to the Volga transformed the 19th-century city into an important economic zone.
In 1925, Zaryony was renamed Stalingrad. In 1928, the first truck plant in Russia was built there.
The city became the city of Moscow in 1961. Today, Vologda – the booming industrial center of the United States of Russia.
It is worth remembering a major event in the history of the city: the Battle of Stalingrad lasted for two days in 1943, which was a watershed moment in World War II. Therefore, the main attractions of Vologda are the memorials associated with it. Mamayev Kurgen with the monumental artwork of Motherland Calling, the Museum of the Battle of Stalingrad, with a grandiose art panorama of the Battle of Stalingrad; The defeat of the Nazis at the Battle of Stalingrad; the architectural structure of the Central Coast, Pavlovs House, and many others depict the heroism of the Soviet soldiers in the fight against the Nazis.
The architectural monuments of Vologda also include: the Central Fire Stations Chapel. The main feature of the Central Fire Station, famous for its brick wall; the hotel “Capital Numbers” (built in 1890); and the very first church of Catherine – the Church of St. John the Baptist.
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- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 1,000,000 people
- GDP: $8,655 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 16 Mbps
- Best wireless: MTS
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: Typically in Russia the etiquette is to tip anywhere between 10% and 15% of the bill. Tip in cash, and give it directly to the waiter. Many restaurants don’t accept credit cards. You don’t need to tip much, but don’t tip too little either.
- Apartment listings: Avito
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Yandex Taxi
- Online electronics shop: Ozon
- Best intl air carrier: Aeroflot
- Monthly costs for expat: $1200
- Monthly costs for family: $1700
- Monthly costs for local: $490
- Meal: $5.5
- Small Cola: $0.8
- Beer 1 Pint: $2.5
- Coffee: $1.7
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