Yaroslavl
Digital Passport
Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Yaroslavl is a city and the administrative center of Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, situated northeast of Moscow. Its historic center is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its well-preserved architecture. The city flourished as a crucial point along the Volga trade route and briefly served as Russia's de facto capital in 1612.
Statistics
Area
205.80 km²
Population
577,279