354 sq km

Location:

The city lies in the southern region of Russia, on the Don River.

Geographic
coordinates:

47 16 N, 39 43 E

Population:

1024.5 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

1749

Climate:

The climate is temperately continental.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 3 hours

Area code:

863

Major attractions:

The Birth of Blessed Virgin Cathedral, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral