Rostov-on-Don[ a ] is a port city and the administrative centre of Rostov Oblast and the Southern Federal District of Russia. It lies in the southeastern part of the East European Plain on the Don River, 32 kilometers (20 mi) from the Sea of Azov, directly north of the North Caucasus.

Dec 20, 2024 · Rostov-on-Don, city and administrative center of Rostov oblast (province), southwestern Russia. It lies along the lower Don River, above the river’s mouth on the Sea of Azov. It was founded in 1749 as the customs post of Temernika, when the area was still in …

Rostov-on-Don (Russian: Ростов-на-Дону, tr. Rostov-na-Donu, IPA: [rɐˈstof nə dɐˈnu]) is a city in the European part of Russia. It is on the River Don, about 46 km before it flows into the Sea of Azov. The city is the administrative center of Rostov …

Feb 26, 2022 · Rostov-on-Don (Rostov-na-Donu) is the capital city of the Russian federal subject of Rostov Oblast. It is the biggest city in Southern Russia and the 10th most populous in the country, with a current population of 1,110,000.

Golden domes, imposing white facades, and landscaped green spaces dominate the riverside streets of Rostov-on-Don. Though rich in history and culture, the port city is far from a relic—lively markets, theaters, and sports attractions give the metropolis its modern edge.

Rostov-on-Don is one of the largest cities in southern Russia. The city’s history started in 1749, when Empress Elisabeth established a customs house on the river Termernik in present-day Rostov to control trade with Turkey.

Jul 31, 2020 · Rostov-on-Don (normally referred to as simply Rostov - not to be confused with Rostov Velikiy, a much smaller town north from Moscow) is a unique city for Russia, being formed of two adjacent towns, one of which was ethnically non-Russian.

Rostov-on-Don is a colorful merchant port city in southern Russia which, in addition to having one of the largest zoos and botanical gardens in the nation, is known for luxurious merchant mansions, playful theater buildings and diverse museums.

Jan 22, 2017 · Things to Do in Rostov-on-Don, Russia: See Tripadvisor's 36,149 traveler reviews and photos of Rostov-on-Don tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in February. We have reviews of the best places to see in …

Drones attacked Rostov-on-Don. The city is considered a high-value location, home to several important military sites of the Russian army, according to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for ...