Chelyabinsk: Interesting Facts About the City

📖 Chelyabinsk was founded in 1736 as a fortress on the site of the Bashkir village of Chelyaba. Its founder is considered to be Colonel A.I. Tevkelyov. The Chelyabinsk fortress was necessary for protection against Bashkir attacks and for safeguarding food convoys traveling from the Techen settlement to the Orenburg fortress.

☄ The city became known worldwide after the meteorite fall in 2013, attracting tourists from all corners of the planet. This event became a true magnet for lovers of unusual phenomena and mysteries.

📍 Chelyabinsk is located almost in the very center of Eurasia and lies on the border between the Ural Mountains and Siberia, 200 km south of Yekaterinburg. One half of the city belongs to the Ural region, while the other half is part of Western Siberia. The city unofficially bears the noscript "Gateway to Siberia."

🐫 The coat of arms of Chelyabinsk features a camel. This element symbolizes ancient times when the city was an important trading post on the route of eastern caravans. The camel has become a symbol of trade and prosperity.

🌳 Chelyabinsk is one of the few megacities in the world that has a true relict forest in its center. The age of the pine ecosystem exceeds 10,000 years! In the 12 square kilometers of pine forest, one can spend unforgettable weekends enjoying the beauty of nature and fresh air.

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🇷🇺 Currently, the population of Russia, which numbers 146,621,665 people, resides over an area of 17,125,191 square kilometers. Thus, the population density of Russia is 8.6 people per square kilometer.

👨‍👩‍👦 There are 78,710,425 women for every 67,911,354 men, and the average age of a Russian citizen is 38 years and 7 months.

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💋 The capybaras at the Moscow Zoo have the cutest kissers.

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🇷🇺 Russia, Ulyanovsk region

🌊 Mordovinskaya spit is a unique landmark of the Ulyanovsk region. It is a long sand spit located in the northern part of the Mordovian Gulf.

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➕ Pavilion "Healthcare and Medical Industry" at the All-Russian Exhibition Centre, 1956

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🦆 Hundreds of red ducks - ruddy shelducks - were spotted on the banks of the Moscow River.

👶 The birds gathered there with their grown offspring for the moulting period.

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🔖 Samara is a city with a rich history, founded in 1586 by Prince Grigory Zasekin as a fortress on the Volga River. Over time, Kuybyshev Square, named after one of the Bolshevik leaders, has become the largest square in Europe, covering 17 hectares.

🚀 Situated on the banks of the Volga, Samara attracts tourists with its long promenade — the longest in Russia. It is not only a resort city but also an important center of the space industry, where the "Progress" factory manufactures rockets for launching Russian satellites.

🏙 Samara harmoniously combines historical heritage with modern technologies, creating a unique atmosphere where the past meets the future.

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🌌 Dive into the world of astonishing mythical creatures of Russia!

✨ In this video, we will unveil the mysteries hidden in legends and fairy tales, telling you about enigmatic beings like enchanting mermaids, mysterious domovoi, and many others!

🎥 Don't miss the chance to learn about the magical myths and beliefs that still live in the hearts of people! Subscribe, like, and immerse yourself in a world of magic and wonder with us!

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🕺 In Moscow's Sokolniki, a grandfather showed everyone how to dance correctly

❤️‍🔥 His sense of rhythm is simply top-notch!

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🇷🇺 Russia, Krasnodar Region

📍 Not far from the village of Monastyr, on the Adler-Krasnaya Polyana highway, there is the Deep Yar waterfall, known as the Dragon's Mouth. It is hidden in the crevices of the Krasnodar Mountains, so it remains little known to tourists.

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First Day of Winter

❄️ Eyewitnesses report that large flakes of snow covered the Okinsky district of the republic overnight. This winter phenomenon was preceded by a long wait, and local residents joyfully welcomed the first snowflakes.

🌨 According to meteorologists, on September 9, rain is expected in the republic, with wet snow in the southwestern mountains and the Far North. The daytime temperature could range from seven to ten degrees Celsius.

✔️ Local residents, however, note that snow in September is not a novelty for their area, but a usual autumn occurrence. Many are sharing photos of snow-covered landscapes and are already planning winter activities.

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🏙 Rostov-on-Don, founded in 1749 as a customs point on the border between Russia and Turkey, has a rich history. Notably, the Liventsovka settlement, a.k.a. Don Troy, dates back over 3,000 years.

🧐 The city uniquely lies across two continents: the southern bank of the Don River is in Asia, while the northern side is in Europe, a source of local pride.

🌉 Known as the "Port of Five Seas," Rostov connects to the Black and Azov Seas and, through canals, to the Caspian, Baltic, and White Seas. Additionally, it features Russia's first retractable railway bridge, enhancing its distinctiveness.

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