Russia - Volga Region (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
The Volga, one of Europe’s great rivers, winds for some 3530km through Russia’s heartland and has been a part of the continent’s longest ‘highway’ since time immemorial. The stretch of the Volga between Nizhny Novgorod and the Caspian Sea forms a rich and fascinating cultural region.
- explore the marshy waterways of the Volga Delta as the river approaches the Caspian Sea
- climb the stairs and paths of Volgograd’s magnificent memorial to the Battle of Stalingrad, Mamaev Kurgan
- sail the Volga on a short excursion or cruise, from any major city on the river such as Sara-tov
Coverage includes: Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Ulyanovsk, Samara, Sa-mara Bend, Tolyatti, Saratov, Volgograd, Astrakhan, Elista.
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