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The city lies on two banks of the Volga, in the upper part of the Volga Delta, on eleven islands of the Caspian Depression, 60 miles (100 km) from the Caspian Sea. At an elevation of 28 meters (92 ft) below sea level, it is the lowest city in Russia.
Jun 9, 2024 · Astrakhan, city and administrative centre of Astrakhan oblast (province), southwestern Russia. Astrakhan city is situated in the delta of the Volga River, 60 miles (100 km) from the Caspian Sea.
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Astrakan is a 2022 French coming-of-age drama film directed by David Depesseville, starring Mirko Giannini, Jehnny Beth and Bastien Bouillon.
Mar 4, 2020 · On average, there are 213 sunny days a year in Astrakhan. By the amount of annual precipitation (234 mm), Astrakhan is the largest arid city in Europe. The average temperature in January is minus 3.7 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 25.6 degrees Celsius.
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- Tick Another Kremlin Off Your Bucket List. If you've ever visited Russia outside of its two major tourist cities, you know that most have their own Kremlin citadels, although none are as famous or well-known as Moscow's.
- Pay Your Respects to Peter. Astrakhan is home to many statues, but the most famous and centrally located one is built in honor of Peter I, and is located close to the Astrakhan Kremlin.
- Marvel at the Heavens. As far as planetariums in Russia go, Astrakhan's is neither a head turner nor a particularly interactive one — you can watch videos of discoveries made here, but you can't actually use the equipment.
- Bask in Military Glory. Hearing "Russia" and "military" in the same sentence has never comforted most people who live west of Leningrad, but the artifacts on display in the Museum of Military Glory are (mostly) non-working.
Astrakhan is a city in southern Russia famed for its sturgeon, black caviar, fresh melons and extensive hunting grounds. The former capital of the Mongol Golden Horde and the Tatar Khanate, Astrakhan now attracts tourists with its Kremlin as well as museums, theaters and family-friendly activities.
Russia, Europe. Astrakhan sits astride the Volga north of the Caspian Sea and is Russia’s face on that multinational body of water. The city reflects much of the region’s cultural and religious diversity. There are large communities of Kazakhs and Azeris, as well as Islamic Tatars.
