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Saratov (UK: / s ə ˈ r ɑː t ɒ f / sə-RAH-tof, US: /-t ə f /-təf; Russian: Саратов, pronounced [sɐˈratəf] ⓘ) is the largest city and administrative center of Saratov Oblast, Russia, and a major port on the Volga River.
Saratov, city and administrative centre of Saratov oblast (region), western Russia. The city lies along the middle course of the Volga River and was founded in 1590 as a fortress to protect the trade route along the Volga River from nomadic raiders.
Saratov and Engels (just across the Volga) are intricately linked and form an agglomeration region with over 1 million inhabitants today. Due to Saratov's pretty provincial character it might surprise you that at the beginning of the 20th century, it was the third largest city in Russia after Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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Places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences. See all. Soothe My Sorrows. 97. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Saratov State Art Museum of A.N. Radishhev. 196. Speciality Museums. Memorial Complex Shadoof.
Saratov is a large city located in the southeast of the European part of Russia, the administrative center of Saratov Oblast, a major cultural, economic, and educational center of the Volga Region. The population of Saratov is about 818,400 (2022), the area - 2,100 sq. km.
Saratov is a city on the Volga River, with a rich history of trade, industry and rebellion. It offers natural diversity, cultural attractions and historical monuments for tourists.
