Kostroma oblast, Russia (Kostromskaya)

The capital city of Kostroma oblast: Kostroma.

Kostroma oblast overview

Kostroma oblast (also spelled Kostromskaya) is a federal subject of Russian Federation, part of Central Federal District. Administrative center and capital city of the region is Kostroma.

Kostroma oblast population - 692,000 (2008); land area - 60,200 sq. km.

Kostroma oblast flag

Kostroma oblast coat of arms

Kostroma oblast map, Russia

Kostroma oblast territory

The largest cities of Kostroma oblast are Kostroma (272,000), Bui (27,000), Nerekhta (26,000), Sharya (25,000).

There are about 2,600 rivers in Kostroma region. Major rivers of Kostroma oblast are Volga and Kostroma. The territory of the region is rich in timber resources (about 75% of the territory is covered with woods). Kostroma oblast is an important railway and highway junction of western Russia.

Kostroma oblast attractions

Kostroma oblast nature is known for its traditional Russian landscapes. Kostroma city celebrated 850 years from its foundation in 2002. It is the part of famous Golden Ring of Russia tourist route.

There are about 2,500 various architectural, historical and archeological monuments and memorials on the territory of Kostroma oblast of Russia.