Fun facts about Samara
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Samara is named after the Samara River, which likely meant 'summer water' in an ancient Indo-Iranian language.
Samara
Russia
Samara, formerly known as Kuybyshev (1935–1991), is the largest city and administrative centre of Samara Oblast in Russia.
From the “Etymology” section
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Before 1586, the Samara Bend was a pirate nest where lookouts would spot oncoming boats to organize attacks.
Samara
Russia
Samara, formerly known as Kuybyshev (1935–1991), is the largest city and administrative centre of Samara Oblast in Russia.
From the “History” section
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During World War II, Kuybyshev was chosen to be the alternative capital of the Soviet Union should Moscow fall.
Samara
Russia
Samara, formerly known as Kuybyshev (1935–1991), is the largest city and administrative centre of Samara Oblast in Russia.
From the “History” section
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Samara is known for the production of aerospace launch vehicles and was home to the Progress State Research and Production Rocket Space Center.
Samara
Russia
Samara, formerly known as Kuybyshev (1935–1991), is the largest city and administrative centre of Samara Oblast in Russia.
From the “Economy” section
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The asteroid 26922 Samara was named in honour of the city and the river on June 1, 2007.
Samara
Russia
Samara, formerly known as Kuybyshev (1935–1991), is the largest city and administrative centre of Samara Oblast in Russia.
From the “Honours” section
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