Saratov Travel Guide

 

Saratov (Саратов) is a city situated in south-west Russia on the Volga river (see map). With approximately 900,000 inhabitants (Russia's 15th largest city), it once held the rank of Russia's 3rd largest city prior to the Russian Revolution.

 

Despite losing a few spots in ranking, it is still is an important industrial and transportation hub on the lower Volga, as well as one of Russia's largest scientific centers. Within the city are 6 institutes affiliated with the Russian Academy of Sciences, 21 research institutes, 19 project institutes and many scientific and technological laboratories. The largest higher educational institutions include: Saratov State University, Technical, Medical, Socio-Economic and Agrarian Universities.

 

The city boasts a large number of historical buildings from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, some of which were built by the Volga Germans who lived in the region prior to their exile at the outbreak of World War II. Among more modern landmarks, Saratov also lays claim to the longest bridge in Europe (2.8 km or 1.7 miles) and the longest straight street in Europe (Moskovskaya street).

 

 

 

 

Phoning Saratov
+ 7 (Country Code) + 8452 (City Code) + Telephone Number
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Independent Saratov Guides & Interpreters

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Saratov Weather (click for 3, 5 & 11 day forecast)

 

 

 

Additional Resources for Saratov, Russia

• Wikipedia: Saratov (eng)
• Wikipedia: Saratov Oblast (eng)
• To translate Russian sites click on Google Translate and enter the webpage URL.
• Official website for the City Administration of Saratov (rus)
• Sararov.ru: Portal of the Saratov province including history, geography, culture and photos (rus)
• Saratov State Art Museum, A.N. Radishchev (rus)
• Culture of Saratov: Theatre, concerts, movies and more (rus)
• MegaCity Saratov: Search for local goods & services (rus)
• Official site of Kristall Saratov hockey club (rus)
• Official site of Sokol Saratov football club (rus)