Several cities at once claim to bear the honorary title of the third capital of Russia. It is not clear, to be honest, what exactly is honorable or beneficial in this, because the city automatically recognizes the superiority of Moscow and St. Petersburg in all areas. Yes, the reality is exactly that, but our cities could not reach for the two capitals, but immediately adopt, say, the European experience.
Maybe for foreign tourists coming to Russia, there is some charm in this label, and it's all about their wallets? We do not have any special deductions from the federal budget for this title... Be that as it may, some time ago there was a serious struggle for the status of the third capital, and disputes do not subside to this day.
Now the brand "Third Capital" belongs to Kazan. The city wrested it from Nizhny Novgorod and other less successful competitors. But times are changing. IN last years often there are proposals to move the capital of Russia somewhere in the Urals or Siberia, so that soon the struggle for the right to carry the banner of the third capital may again become relevant.
And what do you think about this? Let's vote, because we have so many cool applicants!
Kazan
Everything is clear with Kazan. The capital of Tatarstan, ancient, but modern city, which Putin himself called the third capital! True, sometimes there is such a thing ...
Novosibirsk
The third largest city in Russia, the capital of Siberia (although Krasnoyarsk would argue here), which in 100 years has turned from a provincial provincial town into a metropolis. True, in 1993 Rutskoi and Khasbulatov wanted to set up their temporary capital here, but the people of Novosibirsk are not to blame for this!
Ekaterinburg
The capital of the Urals with a rich history, a constant contender for the title of the third capital, the city in which the first president of Russia matured!
The capital of the Volga region... True, this is the only million-plus city in Russia that is losing its population, but Nizhny Novgorod will still never recognize the superiority of Kazan!
Velikiy Novgorod
One of the oldest cities in Russia, once a rich center of international trade, which remained independent even during the Horde occupation of Rus', has now turned into a backwater (although it is the capital of the region). The status of the third capital of Veliky Novgorod was proposed by Nikita Mikhalkov himself.
Samara
Samara during the years of great upheaval was already (in fact) the temporary capital of Russia and the USSR. Another city, the inhabitants of which could not help but be dismayed by the fact that Kazan outran them.
Omsk
Ah, Omsk! Kolchak used to sit here, and now Dvorakovsky was barely kicked out... But maybe the status of the third capital will help this beautiful Siberian city to revive?
Sevastopol
The city-skrepa, which, after the annexation of the Crimea to Russia, received a unique status: along with Moscow and St. Petersburg, Sevastopol, in terms of legislation, is an independent region - a city of federal significance.
Grozny
Another city that the center willingly spends money on. The city that rose from the ashes Chechen wars and acquired important political significance, each time guaranteeing the incumbent president and the ruling party an excellent result in the elections.
Great, but we need another option for fans of the Soviet Union!
Maybe Ruzaevka in Mordovia? 
Or Naberezhnye Chelny in Tatarstan? But then the whole Kazan will be bombed ... 
Let it be better Volgograd! Moreover, I have not been there yet and can not judge biased. And especially for fans of the USSR, we will also rename it to Stalingrad, it’s not a pity!
So, let's practice choosing!
UPD: There will still be a second round. Kazanians, with the active support of the Tatarstan media, tried very hard and forced, but still did not have time before midnight, and the voting results turned into a pumpkin!
At 0:05 Moscow time it was like this:
As you may have guessed, Kazan and Yekaterinburg are going to the final! I hope that Yekaterinburg residents will also wake up by the second round, and an exciting fight will be waiting for us.
Which city is worthy of the title of the third capital of Russia? Velikiy Novgorod 83
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Russia is the largest country in the world in terms of area. But in addition to vast territories, the inhabitants of the country can be proud of the most beautiful cities. Among them there are very small settlements, such as Chekalin, and megacities.
The largest cities in Russia by area - which major settlements are in the top ten? We will consider only cities whose area is given within their city limits.
10. Omsk | 597 sq. kilometers
It is on the 10th place in the list of the largest cities in Russia in terms of area. The population exceeds one million inhabitants. According to this indicator, Omsk ranks second in terms of population in Siberia. The significance of the city for the region is great. During civil war it was called the Capital of the Russian State. It is the capital of the Siberian Cossack army. Now Omsk is a large industrial and cultural center. One of the decorations of the city is the Assumption Cathedral, which is one of the treasures of world temple culture.
The territory of the city is 597.2 sq. kilometers.
9. Voronezh | 596 sq. km
Ranked 9th in the top 10 largest Russian cities is located with an area of 596.51 sq. kilometers. The population is 1.3 million inhabitants. The city is located in the most beautiful place - on the banks of the Don and the Voronezh reservoir.
There are many beautiful architectural monuments in Voronezh, but it is also famous for contemporary art. Sculptures of a kitten from Lizyukov Street, a character from a famous cartoon, and White Bim from the film "White Bim, Black Ear" were installed in the city. There is also a monument to Peter I in Voronezh.
8. Kazan | 614 sq. kilometers
The eighth place in the ranking of the largest cities in Russia in terms of area is occupied by the capital of Tatarstan. It is the largest economic, scientific, cultural and religious center in the country. In addition, Kazan is one of the most significant Russian ports. Unofficially bears the name of the third capital of Russia.
The city is actively developing as an international sports center. Great importance Kazan authorities attach to the development of tourism. Many international festivals are held here every year. The most significant architectural structure of the city is the Kazan Kremlin, which is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The area of the city is 614 sq. kilometers.
7. Orsk | 621 sq. kilometers
Including three administrative districts with an area of about 621.33 sq. kilometers, ranks seventh in the list of the largest Russian cities. It is located in picturesque place- on the spurs of the majestic Ural Mountains, and the Ural River divides it into two parts: Asian and European. The main branch developed in the city is industry. There are more than 40 archaeological sites in Orsk.
6. Tyumen | 698 sq. kilometers
In sixth place among the largest settlements in Russia is the first Russian city founded in Siberia - Tyumen. The number of inhabitants is about 697 thousand people. Territory - 698.48 sq. kilometers. Founded in the 16th century, the city now includes 4 administrative districts. The beginning of the future city was laid by the construction of the Tyumen prison, started by decree of Fyodor Ivanovich, the third son of Ivan the Terrible.
5. Ufa | 707 sq. kilometers
Ufa, the territory of which is 707.93 sq. kilometers, is in fifth place in the list of the largest Russian cities. The population is over a million inhabitants. The capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan is a major cultural, scientific, economic and sports center of the country. The importance of Ufa was confirmed by the BRICS and SCO summits held here in 2015.
Despite the fact that Ufa is a millionaire city, it is the most spacious settlement in Russia - there are almost 700 square meters per inhabitant. meters of territory.
Ufa is considered one of the greenest cities in the country - it is located here a large number of parks and squares. It also features a wide variety of monuments.
4. Perm | 800 sq. kilometers
In fourth place in the ranking of the largest cities in terms of area is. It occupies an area of 799.68 sq. kilometers. The number of inhabitants is more than a million people. Perm is a large industrial, economic and logistics center. The city owes its foundation to Tsar Peter I, who ordered the construction of a copper smelter in the Siberian province to begin.
3. Volgograd | 859 sq. kilometers
Hero City wearing in Soviet era name Stalingrad, ranks third in the list of the largest Russian cities. Area - 859.353 sq. kilometers. The population is just over a million people. The city was founded at the end of the 16th century on the ancient Volga trade route. The first name is Tsaritsyn. One of the most famous historical events associated with Volgograd - the great Battle of Stalingrad, which showed the courage, heroism and perseverance of Russian soldiers. It became a turning point in the war. One of the most famous monuments dedicated to those difficult years is the Motherland Calls monument, which has become its symbol for the residents of the city.
2. St. Petersburg | 1439 sq. kilometers
In second place among the largest cities in Russia in terms of area is the second capital of the country. The favorite brainchild of Peter I occupies an area of 1439 square meters. kilometers. The population is over 5 million inhabitants. The cultural capital of Russia is known for many magnificent monuments and architectural structures, which hundreds of thousands of tourists come to admire every year.
1. Moscow | 2561 sq. kilometers
The first place in the ranking is occupied by the capital of Russia. Territory - 2561.5 sq. kilometers, the population is more than 12 million people. To understand the full scale of the capital, you need to remember that Moscow is home to more population than in some European countries.
In addition to the largest Russian cities listed above, there are also urban settlements, when the city itself includes other settlements. If we consider these territorial units in our rating, then Moscow or St. Petersburg will not be in the first place at all. In this case, the list of the largest settlements in Russia will be headed by the city of Zapolyarny, whose area is 4620 square meters. kilometers. This is twice as large as the area of the capital. Meanwhile, only 15 thousand people live in Zapolyarny. The polar region is interesting because about 12 kilometers from the city there is the famous ultra-deep Kola well, which is one of the deepest points on Earth.
Norilsk urban district can also claim the title of the largest territorial association in Russia. It includes Norilsk itself and two settlements. Territory area - 4509 sq. kilometers.
In every country in the world - a huge number of cities. Small and big, poor and rich, resort and industrial.
All settlements are remarkable in their own way. One is famous for its landscapes, the other is famous for entertainment, the third is for history. But there are also cities that are famous for their area. So, here are the largest cities in the world by area.
The largest city in the world
This title belongs to the city of Chongqing, it is located in the central part of China, and its area is 82,400 square meters. km, although this includes not only the territory of the city itself, but also the area of \u200b\u200bthe territory subordinate to the city. According to official figures, the city occupies an area 470 km long from east to west and 450 km wide from north to south, which corresponds to the size of a country like Austria.Chongqing is administratively divided into 19 districts, 15 counties and 4 autonomous counties. According to 2010 data, the population is 28,846,170 people. But more than 80 percent of the inhabitants live in rural areas; only 6 million people live in the city itself.
Chongqing is one of the ancient cities in China, with a history of more than 3,000 years. In the late Paleolithic era, they already lived here primitive people. This is due to the fact that the city was founded on the spot where the Jialingjiang River flows into the full-flowing Yangtze.
The city is surrounded by three mountains: Dabashan in the north, Wushan in the east and Dalushan in the south. Because of the hilly landscape of the area, Chongqing was nicknamed the "mountain city" (Shancheng). It is located at an altitude of 243 meters above sea level.
The largest cities in the world
Often the degree of urbanization reaches the point that expanding cities are so closely intertwined with industrial, transport and cultural ties and merge into one. Such a cluster of "merged" cities is called an urban agglomeration. 
One of the largest is the New York agglomeration, formed around one major city, the core of New York. Its total area is 30,671 sq. km, the population is almost 24 million people. The Greater New York agglomeration also includes Northern New Jersey, Long Island, Newark, Bridgeport, five largest cities New Jersey (Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Paterson and Trenton) and six of Connecticut's seven largest cities (Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury).
Largest cities by area in North America
But New York is not the most Big city North America and even in their own country. The total area of the center of the largest agglomeration is only 1214.9 sq. km, it consists of 5 districts: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island. The population does not exceed 8.5 million people. Therefore, New York ranks only third in the list of the largest cities in terms of area in North America. 
Second place goes to Los Angeles - the city of angels, located in the south of California, its area is 1302 square meters. km. The city is the center of Greater Los Angeles - an agglomeration with a population of over 17 million people. It is also better known as the center of the film industry and entertainment in the field of music and computer games.
The largest city in North America by area is Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. The area of the city is almost 1500 sq. km, and 9 million people live in this territory, it is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city was built in a seismically hazardous zone, and earthquakes occur here quite often, which leads to low buildings and, accordingly, its length and area.
Once on the territory of the modern Mexican capital there was a settlement of the Aztec tribe, called Tenochtitlan. At the beginning of the 16th century, the Spanish conquerors founded new town from which Mexico City grew.
Largest cities in South America
One of the largest cities in terms of area is Sao Paulo, its area is 1523 sq. km. But it is the third largest city in South America. It is located in the southeast of Brazil along the Tietê River. With a population of 11.3 million, it is the largest in the Western Hemisphere. populated city. 
Sao Paulo is a city of contrasts, on the one hand it is the most modern city in Brazil, built up with glass and concrete skyscrapers (this is where the tallest building in the country is located - the Miranti do Vali skyscraper). On the other hand, the city traces its history back to the 16th century, and many “echoes of the past” have been preserved on its territory - ancient buildings, museums, churches, which are harmoniously combined with modern buildings.
Second place belongs to the city of Bogota - the capital of Colombia. The largest city in the country, its area is 1,587 sq. km. Bogotá was founded by Spanish colonizers in 1538. The city is located on the site of an Indian fortress called Bakata and became the capital of New Grenada, this is the name Quesada gave to the conquered territory. In 1598, Bogotá became the capital of the Captaincy General of Spain, and in 1739 of the Viceroyalty of New Grenada.
This is a city of futuristic architecture, combined with colonial-style churches and insignificant historical buildings, inhabited by an unfavorable contingent: homeless people, thieves and robbers. Bogota and its suburbs are home to 7 million people, which is one sixth of the total population of Colombia. But Bogota is only the second largest city in South America.
The palm is occupied by Brasilia. The area of the capital of the Republic of Brazil is 5802 square meters. km. True, it became the capital quite recently - on April 21, 1960, becoming the third capital of the country, after Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. The city was specially planned and built in the central part in order to use inactive areas, attract population and develop distant areas. The capital is located on the Brazilian plateau, far from the main political areas.
The construction of the city began in 1957 according to a unified plan focused on progressive construction technologies and the foundations of modern urban planning. It was conceived as an ideal city. In 1986, the city of Brasilia was named a "patrimony of mankind" by UNESCO.
The largest cities in Europe by area
London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, England, as well as the largest city in terms of area. British Isles. The metropolis has an area of 1572 sq. km. They fit 8 million people. City of fog London plays a major political, cultural and economic role in the life of the UK. The city has Heathrow International Airport, a major port on the Thames, attractions: among them is the complex of the Palace of Westminster with a clock tower, the Tower Fortress, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral.London from a bird's eye view
But London ranks only third in the list of the largest cities in Europe. The second place is firmly entrenched in the capital of our Motherland - Moscow. Its area is 2510 sq. km, with a population of 12 million people, according to official figures. This is the largest city not only in Russia, but also in Europe, it is also among the top ten cities in the world in terms of population.
The city is not only the political and administrative, cultural and tourist center of the country, but an important transport hub for the whole country. The city is served by 5 airports, 9 railway stations, 3 river ports.
Istanbul is the largest city in Europe. One of the largest cities on the planet and the largest city in Turkey. Istanbul - the former capital of the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman Empires. The city is located on the banks of the Bosphorus. Its area is 5343 sq. km.
Until 1930, the internationally accepted name of the city was Constantinople. Another name, which is still used in the title of the Patriarch of Constantinople, the Second Rome or New Rome. In 1930, the Turkish authorities ordered that only the Turkish version of the name Istanbul be used. Russified version - Istanbul.
Africa's largest cities by area
Cape Town, a city in the southwest of South Africa (South Africa) - its area is slightly inferior to the area of Moscow and is 2,455 square meters. km. It is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, on a peninsula near the Cape of Good Hope, near the foot of the Table Mountain. This city is often called the most beautiful city in the world and the most touristic in South Africa due to its amazing nature. 
Tourists choose it for its beautiful beaches and surfing. The city center is home to Old Dutch mansions and ornate Victorian buildings.
The largest city in Africa is Kinshasa - the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, its area is almost 10 thousand square kilometers. Until 1966, this city was called Leopoldville. The population of Kinshasa is over 10 million people. But 60 percent of the city is sparsely populated rural areas that are within the city limits. Densely populated areas occupy a small part of the territory in the west of the city. Nevertheless, Kinshasa is the third largest city in the world by area.
The city is located on the Congo River, along its southern coast, stretching for a long distance. Opposite is the city of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo. This is the only place in the world where two capitals different countries directly facing each other on opposite banks of the river.
Kinshasa is also the second most French-speaking city in the world, behind only Paris. But judging by the rate of population growth, after some time it can overtake the French capital. This is a city of contrasts. Here, wealthy areas with skyscrapers, shopping centers and cafes coexist with slums of shacks and shacks.
The largest cities by area in Australia and Oceania
Sydney is Australia's largest city. Its area is 12,145 sq. km. The population of Sydney is approximately 4.5 million people. 
By the way, the city is the capital of the state of New South Wales. Sydney was founded in 1788 by Arthur Philip, who came to the mainland with the First Fleet. This place is the first colonial European settlement in Australia. The city itself was named by the colonists in honor of Lord Sydney, who at that time was the Minister of the British Colonies.
The largest cities by area in Asia
One of the largest cities is the city of Karachi with an area of 3527 sq. km. There were settlements on the site of modern Karachi during the time of Alexander the Great. The ancient port of Crocola was located here - Alexander the Great set up camp before going to Babylon. Next was Montobara, Nearchus sailed from here after research. 
Later, the Indo-Greek seaport of Barbaricon was formed. In 1729, the fishing town of Kalachi-jo-Gosh became significant. shopping mall. After 110 years there was a long period of British colonization. Local residents fought against the European invaders, but only in 1940 they were able to become part of an independent Pakistan.
Shanghai occupies almost twice as much territory as Karachi, its area is 6340 sq. km. It is the third largest city in China and the most densely populated, with a population of nearly 24 million people. One of the largest ports in the world is located here, and in general the city is recognized as the largest trading center. The dynamically developing city boasts its ancient history, it is also the first city in China to which European culture came.
The territory of another Chinese city of Guangzhou is slightly larger than the area of Shanghai, and is 7434.4 square meters. km on land and 744 sq. km at sea. It is the capital of Guangdong Province. With a population of over 13 million, Guangzhou is the fourth largest city in China after Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin. It has more than 2000 years of history, and it was from here, from Canton (such was the former name of the city of Guangzhou) that the famous " Silk Road". Ships with outlandish Chinese goods - silk, porcelain and the like - departed from its trading port.
The largest city by area in the world
This is Beijing - the capital of the "Celestial Empire", its area is 16,800 square kilometers, and its population is 21.2 million people. The city is the political and educational center of China, yielding an economic role to Shanghai and Hong Kong. In 2008, the Summer Olympic Games were held here. 
Beijing has almost always been the seat of many emperors in its 3,000-year history, and has retained its status as the center of the country to this day. Imperial palaces, tombs, temples and parks have been preserved here. It honors ancient Chinese traditions, regularly restoring ancient buildings, along with sprawling new districts and skyscrapers. Beijing is also considered the safest city in the world. On the Know Everything website, you can also read an article about the most populated cities in the world. And the list of the largest cities by area does not always coincide with the list of the largest cities by population.
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The largest settlements Russian Federation traditionally chosen according to two criteria: occupied territory and population. The area is determined by the master plan of the city. Population - by the All-Russian population census, or Rosstat data, taking into account births and deaths, if they are relevant.
The largest cities in Russia by population
There are 15 largest cities in Russia with a population of more than 1 million people. According to this indicator, Russia ranks third in the world. And their number continues to grow. More recently, Krasnoyarsk and Voronezh have been included in this category. We present you the top ten most densely populated Russian cities.
Population: 1,125 thousand people.
Rostov-on-Don became a million-plus city relatively recently - only thirty years ago. It is the only one among the ten largest cities in Russia that does not have its own subway. Its construction in 2018 will only be discussed. While the administration of Rostov is busy preparing for the upcoming World Cup.
Population: 1,170 thousand people.
In the penultimate place in the list of the largest cities in Russia in terms of population is the administrative center of the Volga region - Samara. True, starting from 1985, the population preferred to leave Samara as soon as possible, until the situation improved by 2005. And now the city even has a small migration increase.
Population: 1,178 thousand people.
The situation with migration in Omsk is not brilliant - many educated Omsk residents prefer to move to Moscow, St. Petersburg and neighboring Novosibirsk and Tyumen. However, since 2010, the population in the city has been steadily growing, mostly due to the redistribution of the population in the region.
Population: 1,199 thousand people.
Unfortunately, Chelyabinsk is experiencing problems with livability: residents complain about the abundance of dirt, giant puddles in spring and summer, when entire microdistricts turn into something like Venice due to broken storm sewers. It is not surprising that about 70% of Chelyabinsk residents are thinking about changing their place of residence.
Population: 1,232 thousand people.
The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan rightfully bears the title of one of the most comfortable cities in Russia. This is probably one of the reasons why the city has experienced a steady population growth since the mid-90s. And since 2009, Kazan has become a plus not only due to migration, but also in terms of natural growth.
Population: 1,262 thousand people.
The ancient and very beautiful city is going through hard times in terms of the number of residents. The peak was in 1991, when its population exceeded 1,445 thousand people, and since then it has only been falling. A slight increase was observed only in 2012-2015, when the population increased by about 10 thousand people.
Population: 1,456 thousand people.
The "Capital of the Urals" became a million-plus city exactly 50 years ago, in 1967. Since then, having experienced a population decline in the "hungry 90s", the city's population has been growing slowly but steadily. It is rising, as in all large cities of Russia, mainly due to migrants. But not the ones you think about - the replenishment of the population mainly (more than 50%) comes from the Sverdlovsk region.
Population: 1,602 thousand people.
The third place in the list of the largest cities in Russia is occupied by the center Novosibirsk region. In addition to the status of "millionaire", the city can also boast of entering the top 50 cities in the world with the longest traffic jams. True, Novosibirsk is hardly happy with such a record.
However, unlike traffic jams, things are more or less successful with the demographic situation in the city. Novosibirsk is implementing a number of regional and state programs aimed at increasing the birth rate and reducing mortality. For example, at the birth of a third or subsequent child, a family is awarded a regional certificate for 100,000 rubles.
According to the city authorities, if the current dynamics of population growth continues, then by 2025 the number of inhabitants of the Novosibirsk region will increase to 2.9 million people.
Population: 5,282 thousand people.
The cultural capital of Russia, where polite intellectuals bow to each other, raising their berets, and where such beasts as “bun” and “curb” live, demonstrates a steady increase in both area and population.
True, it was not always so; since the end of the USSR, the population preferred to leave St. Petersburg. And only since 2012, positive dynamics began to be observed. In the same year, the five millionth inhabitant was born in the city (for the second time in its history).
1. Moscow
Population: 12,381 thousand people.
It is unlikely that the answer to the question: "What is the largest city in Russia?" came as a surprise to some. Moscow is the largest city in Europe in terms of population, but is not included in the first.
More than 12 million people live here, and if we add to this the population of the Moscow suburbs, who regularly travel to Moscow for work and shopping, the figure is more than impressive - 16 million. Due to the current economic situation in the country, the population as a modern Babylon and the territories adjacent to it will only increase. According to experts' forecasts, by 2030 this number may reach 13.6 million people.
Muscovites are traditionally not happy with "come in large numbers", and "come in large numbers" shrug their shoulders: "I want to live, and I even want to live well."
The largest cities in Russia by area
It would seem that the list of the largest cities in Russia in terms of area should coincide with the list of the most populated cities, but this is not so. In addition to the simple population, the area of the city is influenced by many factors - from the historical way of increasing the territory up to the number of industrial enterprises within the city. Therefore, some positions in the ranking can surprise the reader.
Area: 541.4 km²
Opens the top 10 largest cities in Russia Samara. It stretches along the western bank of the Volga River for more than 50 km with a width of 20 km.
Area: 566.9 km²
The population of Omsk exceeded one million people back in 1979, the territory near the city is large and, according to the Soviet tradition, the city had to acquire a metro. However, the nineties broke out, and construction has been going on neither shaky nor rolls since then, but in general nothing at all. There is not even enough money for conservation.
Area: 596.51 km²
Voronezh became a million-plus city quite recently - in 2013. Some areas in it are almost exclusively a private sector - houses, from comfortable cottages to village ones, garages, vegetable gardens.
Area: 614.16 km²
Thanks to the historically established radial-ring building Kazan is a fairly compact city with a convenient layout. Despite its size, the capital of Tatarstan is the only one millionaire in Russia that completely recycles its waste and has managed to maintain a more or less favorable environmental situation.
Area: 621 km²
The only regional city that is not administrative center and a millionaire, Orsk seems to be included in this rating by mistake. Its population is only 230 thousand people, which occupy an area of 621 km2, with a very low density (only 370 people per km2). The reason for this vast territory with a small number of inhabitants - a large number of industrial enterprises within the city.
Area: 707.93 km²
Residents of Ufa live spaciously - each has 698 m2 of the total area of the city. At the same time, Ufa has the lowest density of the street network among Russian megacities, which often manifests itself in huge multi-kilometer traffic jams.
Area: 799.68 km²
Perm became a millionaire in 1979, then in the nineties, due to a general decline in the population, it lost this status for more than 20 years. Only in 2012 was it possible to return it. Permians live freely (the population density is not too high, 1310 people per km2) and green - the total area of green spaces is more than a third of the citywide.
Area: 859.4 km²
Although Volgograd became a million-plus city relatively recently - in 1991, however, in terms of the size of the territory, it has long been one of the top three. The reason is the historically established uneven urban development, where they alternate with each other apartment buildings, village houses with plots and empty steppe spaces.
Area: 1439 km²
Unlike the compact radial-beam "old" Moscow, St. Petersburg is freely spread out at the mouth of the Neva. The length of the city is more than 90 km. One of the features of the city is the abundance of water spaces, occupying 7% of the entire territory.
1. Moscow
Area: 2561.5 km²
And unconditional first place among the largest cities in Russia is given to Moscow. Its area is 1.5 times larger than the area of the second place in the rating, St. Petersburg. True, until 2012 the territory of Moscow was not so impressive - only 1100 km2. So it has grown significantly due to the annexation of the southwestern territories, the total area of which reaches 1480 km2.
Most of the Russian population is concentrated in cities. In total, there are more than 1,100 thousand of them with official status. But only 160 of them have a population of more than 100,000 people. And a tenth of them - 15 pieces - are millionaires, that is, they are home to more than one, but less than two million people. The two capitals - Moscow and St. Petersburg - are multi-million cities, that is, they are home to more than two million people. But not only these, but also other largest cities in Russia deserve a special story.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia, today and in some other periods of the country's history. It is the largest settlement in the world and one of the largest in the world. Now about 12 million people live in it, and the total agglomeration, taking into account the suburbs, is even more - 15 million people. The total area is about 250 square kilometers. This means that the population density is 4823 people per square kilometer. It is difficult to say when this city was founded, but the first mention of it dates back to the beginning of the 12th century.
Moscow is a multinational city. Only about 90% of its population, according to official figures, are Russians. About 1.5% are Ukrainians, the same number are Tatars, slightly less than Armenians. Half a percent - Belarusians, Azerbaijanis, Georgians. Dozens more nationalities have smaller diasporas. And although representatives of various nationalities do not always get along peacefully, Moscow has become a real home for millions of people.
St. Petersburg is often called the second capital of Russia, the northern or cultural capital, and so on. He also has many beautiful epithet names - northern Palmyra, northern Venice. And although the population of this city is significantly inferior to Moscow (5 million against 12), as well as age (3 centuries against 9), in terms of glory and significance for the country, St. Petersburg is in no way inferior to it. It is also inferior in terms of area, population density and many other parameters. But on the other hand, St. Petersburg is one of the “longest cities” - it “embraces” The Gulf of Finland.
It should be noted that St. Petersburg is unique in many respects. Of all the non-capital cities, it has the second largest population. During the years that this city was the capital of the empire, it became the most important for world culture. The Hermitage, the Russian Museum, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Peterhof, the Kunstkamera are only a small part of its attractions.
The list of the largest settlements in the country continues with Novosibirsk, the administrative center of the Siberian federal district, the most populated city in the northern part of the country. It is also a business, commercial, industrial, cultural and scientific center not only in Siberia, but throughout Russia.
Novosibirsk is a millionaire, but much fewer people live in it than in the previous two cities - “only” a little more than one and a half million. At the same time, it should be taken into account that Novosibirsk was founded relatively recently - in 1893. This city is distinguished from others by a rather harsh climate with sharp transitions. In winter, temperatures can reach 50 degrees, while in summer, sometimes the bars rise to 35 degrees. The total temperature difference throughout the year can reach a record 88 degrees.
Yekaterinburg is considered not only one of the largest cities in the country, but also one of the most comfortable and comfortable for life. It is the center of the Ural Federal District and is often called the capital of the Urals.
Ekaterinburg can be attributed to the ancient cities of the country. After all, it was founded in 1723 and received a name in honor of Empress Catherine the First. IN Soviet time was renamed Sverdlovsk, but in 1991 returned its name.
This is the case when Veliky Novgorod, older and titled, is significantly inferior to its younger namesake - Nizhny Novgorod. Residents of Russia often call him simply Lower, for brevity and not to be confused with the Great.
The city was founded in 1221 and during this time has become the administrative center of the Nizhny Novgorod Federal District, a major economic, industrial and cultural center with a population of 1,200 thousand people.
Kazan is the sixth city in the ranking in terms of population, but in many ways it surpasses even larger settlements. Not without reason, it is called the third capital of Russia and even officially registered this brand. She also has several unofficial titles, for example, "The capital of all the Tatars of the world" or "the capital of Russian federalism."
This city with more than a thousand years of history was founded in 1005 and recently celebrated such a major anniversary. Interestingly, the decline in population, which affected almost all cities, even many millionaires, did not affect Kazan, and it continues to increase its population. Also notable is National composition- almost equally Russians and Tatars, approximately 48% each, as well as a few Chuvash, Ukrainians and Mari.
Many people know this city from the song "Ah, Samara-town". But they forget that in terms of size, this "town" ranks seventh in terms of population. If we talk about the agglomeration, then it is much larger than that of many other cities, and has 2.5 million inhabitants, which is the third largest in the country, after Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Samara was founded in 1586 as a guard fortress by decree of Tsar Fedor. The location of the city turned out to be successful, and the city grew every year. IN Soviet years it was renamed Kuibyshev, but then returned to its original name.
The internet is full of jokes about the toughest city in the country. A new round was opened by the fall of a meteorite, which occurred just in its center. But not everyone knows that this city is the most compact metropolis in the country, one of the leading metallurgical centers, a city with beautiful highways. In addition, it is in the TOP-15 cities of Russia in terms of living standards, TOP-20 in terms of environmental development, TOP-5 in terms of the number of new buildings put into operation. It even ranks first in terms of housing affordability. And all this concerns the "harsh" Chelyabinsk.
It is worth noting that the city continues to develop. Until recently, it was ranked ninth in the ranking, and now it has risen to eighth with a population of 1,170 thousand people. Its national composition is quite diverse. Most - 86% are Russians, another 5% - Tatars, 3% - Bashkirs, 1.5 - Ukrainians, 0.6% - Germans, and so on.
Omsk is the ninth most populated city in the Russian Federation, but it has not always been this way. When the small fortress was founded in 1716, only a few thousand people lived in it. But now there are more than 1,166 thousand of them. But, unlike many other millionaire cities, the Omsk agglomeration is extremely small - only about 20 thousand.
Like many other cities in Russia, representatives of various nationalities live in this city. Most of all, of course, Russians - 89%, another 3.5 - Kazakhs, 2% each - Ukrainians and Tatars, 1.5% - Germans.
Rostov-on-Don, like Nizhny Novgorod, which we talked about above, has its own "namesake" - Great Rostov. But the Great is significantly inferior to it in size: Rostov-on-Don, albeit the last number, is included in the TOP-10 largest cities in Russia, while the Great has only about 30 thousand inhabitants, although it is several times older.
Now you know which is the largest city in Russia, where it is located and how many people live in it. But in addition to the ten listed in the country, there are five more millionaires: Ufa, Krasnoyarsk, Perm, Vladimir and Voronezh. The rest are trying very hard to enter this prestigious list, and some may soon succeed.