Samara

The capital of Samara Oblast and its major city is Samara. Including Novokuybyshevsk, which is not a conurbation, the city has a population of about 1.14 million people and up to 1.22 million in the urban agglomeration. The city is situated at the junction of the Volga and Samara rivers. The third-most populous city on the Volga and the Volga Federal District, the city has a total area of 541.382 square kilometers (209.029 sq mi), making it the eighth-largest city in Russia and the tenth agglomeration.

Previously a fortified city, Samara is now a sizable and significant social, political, economic, industrial, and cultural hub in Russia. In May 2007, it served as the venue for the European Union-Russia Summit. With hot summers and chilly winters, it has a continental climate. The Volga River, which has been Russia's principal trade route for centuries and is also quite attractive to the eye, has long played a central role in Samara residents' daily lives. One of the most popular recreational areas in Samara for both locals and visitors is the riverbank.

Population - 2021: 1,144,759