Samara
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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