Fun facts about Chelyabinsk
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Archaeologists have discovered ruins of the ancient town of Arkaim in the vicinity of Chelyabinsk, indicating a relatively advanced civilization since the 2nd millennium BC.
Chelyabinsk
Russia
Chelyabinsk is the administrative center and largest city of Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. It is the seventh-largest city in Russia, with a population of over 1.1 million people, and the second-largest city in the Ural Federal District, after Yekaterinburg.
From the “History” section
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During World War II, Chelyabinsk was informally called 'Tankograd' due to its production of tanks and ammunition.
Chelyabinsk
Russia
Chelyabinsk is the administrative center and largest city of Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. It is the seventh-largest city in Russia, with a population of over 1.1 million people, and the second-largest city in the Ural Federal District, after Yekaterinburg.
From the “History” section
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Chelyabinsk is said to be located on seven hills, similar to cities like Rome and San Francisco.
Chelyabinsk
Russia
Chelyabinsk is the administrative center and largest city of Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. It is the seventh-largest city in Russia, with a population of over 1.1 million people, and the second-largest city in the Ural Federal District, after Yekaterinburg.
From the “Geography” section
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Chelyabinsk's largest public library, the Chelyabinsk Regional Universal Scientific Library, has more than 2 million books.
Chelyabinsk
Russia
Chelyabinsk is the administrative center and largest city of Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. It is the seventh-largest city in Russia, with a population of over 1.1 million people, and the second-largest city in the Ural Federal District, after Yekaterinburg.
From the “Culture” section
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The Chelyabinsk Zoo participates in international programs for the conservation of endangered species, including Siberian tigers and polar bears.
Chelyabinsk
Russia
Chelyabinsk is the administrative center and largest city of Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. It is the seventh-largest city in Russia, with a population of over 1.1 million people, and the second-largest city in the Ural Federal District, after Yekaterinburg.
From the “Culture” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Константин Севостьянов · CC BY-SA 4.0