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Samara, also known as Kuybyshev during Soviet rule, is the largest city and administrative centre of Samara Oblast in Russia.
Samara, city and administrative center, west-central Samara oblast (region), western Russia. It lies along the Volga River at the latter’s confluence with the Samara River.
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- Samara Space Museum. Museum. Map View. A real Vostok rocket outside Samara Space Museum | Courtesy of Samara Space Museum. Educate yourself on astronomical advancements and Russia’s space endeavours – the permanent exhibition here is loaded with space and rocket technology and models.
- Drink at Zhiguli Brewery. Brewery, Building. Map View. Brewing some of Russia’s most popular beers since 1881, Samara is affectionately known as the beer capital of a beer-loving country.
- Amble along the Samara embankment. Natural Feature. Map View. A lazy stroll from the beach, this river-side promenade is another popular spot with people who are making the most of summer.
- Gaze across the Volga River. Natural Feature. Map View. A short trip out of town will reward you with one of the best views of the Volga river there is.
The Samara (Russian: Сама́ра, IPA: [sɐˈmarə]) is a river in Russia and a left-bank tributary of the Volga. It flows into the larger river at the city of Samara. [1] Its largest tributary is the Bolshoy Kinel. [2]
Apr 4, 2019 · Samara is one of the largest cities in Russia located in the middle reaches of the Volga River, the administrative center of Samara Oblast. It is a major economic, transport, scientific, educational, and cultural center. The population of Samara is about 1,137,000 (2022), the area - 541 sq. km.
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Samara (Russian: Сама́ра suh-MAH-ruh), the sixth largest city in Russia and capital of an eponymous region, lies on the Volga River in European Russia. It is a major economic, industrial and cultural centre and has a population of over 1,164,000.
