Astrakhan
City in Russia
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Astrakhan is a city on the Volga River in southern Russia. It's known for the Astrakhan Kremlin, an expansive fortress built in the 1500s. Its grounds are home to several Russian Orthodox churches, including the five-domed Assumption Cathedral....
Area: 80.58 mi²
Founded: 1558
City Day: Third Sunday of September
City status since: 1717
Elevation: −25 m (−82 ft)
OKTMO ID: 12701000001