Ulyanovsk
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Ulyanovsk serves as the administrative center of the Ulyanovsk Oblast and is situated on the Volga River. Founded in 1648 as the fort of Simbirsk, it was designed to protect the eastern frontier of the Tsardom of Russia. The city remains a significant cultural and industrial hub today.
Statistics
Area
316.90 km²
Population
613,334