Samara

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Samara

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Samara, formerly Kuybyshev, is a major city and the administrative center of Samara Oblast in Russia. Situated at the confluence of the Volga and Samara rivers, it historically served as a crucial commercial hub. The city reverted to its original name in 1991, honoring its pre-Soviet heritage.

Statistics

Area

541.00 km²

Population

1,154,223

Location