Krasnodar

Also known as Yekaterinodar, Katerynodar, Ekaterinodar

Krasnodar, formerly Yekaterinodar (until 1920), is the largest city and the administrative centre of Krasnodar Krai, Russia. The city stands on the Kuban River in southern Russia, with a population of 1,154,885 residents, and up to 1.263 million residents in the Urban Okrug. In the past decade Krasnodar has experienced rapid population growth, rising to become the tenth-largest city in Russia, and the largest city in southern Russia, as well as the Southern Federal District.

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Krasnodar is the largest city in southern Russia and the administrative center of Krasnodar Krai, located on the Kuban River with over 1.1 million residents. The city has grown rapidly in recent years to become Russia's tenth-largest city and a major urban center in the Southern Federal District.

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Key facts

Russian inhabited locality.en_name: Krasnodar
Russian inhabited locality.ru_name: Краснодар
Russian inhabited locality.pushpin_map: Russia Krasnodar Krai#European Russia#Europe#Black Sea
Russian inhabited locality.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Krasnodar Krai##Location in Russia##Location in Europe##Location in the Black Sea
Russian inhabited locality.image_flag: Flag of Krasnodar.svg
Russian inhabited locality.image_coa: Coat of arms of Krasnodar (Krasnodar Krai).jpg
Russian inhabited locality.anthem: Anthem of Krasnodar
Russian inhabited locality.holiday: Last non-working day of September
Russian inhabited locality.federal_subject: Krasnodar Krai
Russian inhabited locality.adm_inhabloc_jur: City of Krasnodar
Russian inhabited locality.adm_ctr_of1: Krasnodar Krai
Russian inhabited locality.adm_ctr_of2: City of Krasnodar
Russian inhabited locality.inhabloc_cat: City
Russian inhabited locality.urban_okrug_jur: Krasnodar Urban Okrug
Russian inhabited locality.mun_admctr_of1: Krasnodar Urban Okrug
Russian inhabited locality.leader_name: Yevgeny Naumov
Russian inhabited locality.representative_body: City Duma
Russian inhabited locality.area_total_km2: 339.31

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: metropolis
Named after: Catherine II of Russia
Official name: Нова Січ
Country: Kuban People's Republic
Located in: Krasnodar Municipality
Continent: Europe
Population: 1154885
Area: 339.31
Elevation: 25
Time zone: UTC+03:00
Body of water: Kuban
Founded by: Black Sea Cossack Host
Official website: krd.ru
Image: Краснодар.png
Dialing code: 861
Coat of arms: coat of arms of Krasnodar

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Commons category: Krasnodar
twinned administrative body: Yerevan
topic's main category: Category:Krasnodar
postal code: 350000–350999
inception: 1793-01-01
category for people who died here: Category:Deaths in Krasnodar
category of associated people: Category:People from Krasnodar
native label: Краснодар
described by source: New International Encyclopedia
P8168: Marco da Gagliano
P12749: May 9
nickname: Southern capital
historical region: Kuban
located in/on physical feature: Q4243480

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Name
History
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Economy
Administrative and municipal status
Culture
Main sights
Sports
Transportation
Education
Coat of arms
Notable people
International relations
Twin towns – sister cities
Partner cities
See also
Notes
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Sources
Bibliography
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The city originated in 1793 as a fortress built by the Cossacks, and became a trading center for southern Russia. The city sustained heavy damage in World War II but was rebuilt and renovated after the war. Krasnodar is a major economic hub in southern Russia; In 2012, Forbes named Krasnodar the best city for business in Russia. Krasnodar is home to numerous sights, including the Krasnodar Stadium. Its main airport is Krasnodar International Airport.

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