Volgograd: overview
In the XX century, this city played one of the significant roles in the history of Russia. The retreat of German troops during the Second World War began right here, on the territory of modern Volgograd. The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the decisive ones. Located on the right bank of the Volga, Volgograd is one of the largest cities in Russia. It is the center of the Volgograd region with a population of just over a million people. The uniqueness of this city is in its length. It stretches for 85-90 km along the river, and if you take into account the nearest suburb, its length exceeds 120 km. This location makes Volgograd very specific, as it will take almost 4 hours to cross the city. Throughout the history of its existence, the city has changed its name and appearance more than once: the pre-revolutionary Tsaritsyn went from a border military town to a large industrial center; Soviet Stalingrad went down in history as an indestructible fortress of the human spirit. Modern Volgograd, which is the administrative center of the Volgograd region, remains an important industrial and scientific center of Russia. It is also called the port of the five seas, because the Volga-Don Canal connects the warm southern seas - the Black, Azov, Caspian - with the cold Baltic and North. This is the reason that trade is being developed intensively and business life is lived in the city. Tourists are attracted by the rich history of Volgograd and its picturesque location. The pompous Soviet Empire style quite peacefully coexists with cozy European cafes and restaurants, in the green and comfortable historical part of the city. The main attractions of Volgograd are architectural monuments, sculptural compositions, and museums combined into a colossal memorial complex "Battle of Stalingrad", which has the status of a museum reserve. There are many Orthodox Christian shrines in Volgograd - convents, churches, monasteries, holy springs. They are of interest not only for pilgrims but also for those who are not indifferent to the history and culture of this land.
Availability of transport hubs
Airport
Railway station
Bus station
Port
Climatic features
Winter
Winter in the Volgograd region begins in early December and lasts until mid-March. The weather in winter is not snowy but with strong winds, with some periods of warming. January weather is the coldest, with an average daytime temperature of -10 ° C, on some days up to -25 ° C and below. In February, cyclones pass over the Volgograd region, which are accompanied by increased wind and a large amount of snow.
Air temperature:
up to -1... -9 °С
Spring
Spring in Volgograd comes in mid-March, the temperature rises sharply, the number of clear days increases, the rivers are in flood. In mid-April, the average daily temperatures reach +10 °C, but cold and frost returns are not uncommon. Thunderstorms with heavy showers are possible in early May, but generally the weather is clear and dry. Average temperatures in March are -3 ° C ...- 4 ° C, in April + 5 ° C ... + 16 ° C, in May + 12 ° C ... + 23 ° C.
Air temperature:
up to -3... +23 °С
Summer
Summer in Volgograd is the longest period of the year. It starts in mid-May and ends in the second half of September. The weather in summer is hot and dry, sunny days prevail. Low precipitation usually fall in the form of short rains, often with thunderstorms and hail. The hottest month is July, when the average daily temperature is + 25 ° C, but often the temperature can rise up to + 35 ° C .. + 40 ° C. In summer, droughts and dust storms are frequent in the Volgograd region. August is characterized by hot and sunny weather with minimal rainfall.
Air temperature:
up to +16... +30 °С
Autumn
Autumn in the Volgograd region begins in the second half of September and lasts until early December. In October, the average daily temperature drops below + 10 ° C. The number of cloudy days and the amount of precipitation are increasing. The first frosts are observed at the end of the month. In November, the weather becomes colder, it rains almost all month, and at the end of the month snowfalls and frosts begin. The average temperature in December is -1 ° C ... -7 ° C.
Air temperature:
up to -1... +22 °С
Useful tips
1 What to pack
- Passport
- Money, bank cards
- Booking confirmations
- Phone, camera and chargers for them
- Plug in adapter if not EU type
- Comfortable sportswear and seasonal footwear.
- Umbrella or raincoat
- Beach accessories
- Good mood
2 Top things to do
- Honor the memory of the defenders of Stalingrad
- See the battle of Stalingrad with your own eyes
- See the symbol of stalingrad resilience
- Visit the "Volga Switzerland"
- Enjoy the sunset on lake Elton
- Take a walk along the central embankment
- Find a German corner in a Russian city
- Watch the stars at the Volgograd Planetarium
- Eat plenty of melons and watermelons
3 What to bring back home
- Vegetables, oil
- Watermelon
- Fish, caviar
- Meat delicacies
- Chocolate
- Honey
- “Sarepta” gingerbread
- Mustard
- Military souvenirs
- Tourist mark (wooden chips with the symbols of the city)
- Warm down clothes
- Herbal tea
- Watermelon coffee