Belgorod is a regional, industrial and cultural centre of Belgorod region. It's located in the South of the Central Black-Earth zone of Russia, at a distance about 800 km to the South from Moscow. The name Belgorod means White city because of the city of Belgorod is situated on the large deposits of chalk.
Belgorod is a very old city, it was founded in 16 century. For many centuries it has been looking from chalk hills in the bright waters of the river Seversky Donets. Iron or mining was once the mainstay of the city's economy, but nearby limestone deposits are now more important. Manufactures in Belgorod use the limestone as a component in construction materials, including cement and reinforced concrete. Other industries produce electric machinery, food products, and nutritional supplements.
