Belgorod is located in western part of Russia, on the Seversky Donets river just 40 km north from the Ukrainian border.
Geographic coordinates:
50 36N, 36 36 E
Population:
approx 344 000 (2006 est.)
Foundation:
1779
Climate:
The climate is moderate continental.
UTC/GMT Offset:
UTC/GMT + 3 hours
Area code:
4722
Major attractions:
The Belgorod Drama Theatre, the museum of regional, puppet-show theatre, Kursky battle diorama museum, Kosmos sport palace, Orange ice arena, Smolensky cathedral, Spaso-Preobrazhensky cathedral.
