Russia Regions: Southern Russia

By Russian standards, the territory of the Southern Russia (Federal District) is not as vast as of some other districts.

The Southern region of Russia is located in the south of its European part, in the lower reaches of the Volga River, and north of the Greater Caucasus Range.

This region can easily be described as under-discovered by tourists.

The gigantic potential for tourism development in the region cannot be overestimated.

River cruising along Volga and Don Rivers, winter sports on the snow peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, mountaineering, medical treatment services including mud baths & mineral water springs rehabilitation, vacationing in the subtropics of the Black Sea coast, following the steps of the Don Cossacks and Volga merchants.       

The regions's unique significance lies in its striking diversity of natural beauties and cultures of minority groups and nationalities that for centuries inhabited Russia's South.

It is a paradise for those travelers looking for something unique and genuine cannot be overestimated.

A List of largest Cities in the Southern Russia

Population figures, as shown above, are as of the 2002 Census. The next Census in Russia is to be held in April, 2021

Rostov-On-Don: 

City Statistics: 

Population: 1,125,300

Ethnic Groups: over 150

Houses of worship: 40 Russian Orthodox churches including churches of Old Believers.

Churches of the Armenian Apostolic, Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox faiths also function in the city besides a mosque, Buddhist centers and Jewish synagogues.    

Bridges: the city has 7 bridges. The embankments stretch for more than 2 km along the Don river.  

Attraction: Rostov boasts one of Europe's largest zoos.

Sport: Rostov Arena hosted matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup