Located on the right bank of the lower Volga River, Saratov is the capital of Saratov Oblast of Russia. It is an important railway hub, river port and economic, cultural and educational center in the Volga River Basin. It has an area of about 2,265 km² and a population of about 830,000. The city is rich in culture, with more than a dozen institutions of higher learning and many high-end scientific research institutions located here.

Russia Saratov Bridge

Russia Saratov Victory Park

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