Rostov oblast overview
Rostov oblast (also spelled Rostovskaya) is a federal subject of Russian Federation, part of South Federal District. The administrative center of the region is Rostov-on-Don city.
Rostov oblast has the population of 4,242,000 (2009) on the land area of 100,800 sq. km.
Rostov oblast cities
The largest cities and towns of Rostov oblast are Rostov-on-Don (1,051,000), Taganrog (264,000), Shahty (246,000), Novocherkassk (178,000), Volgodonsk (170,000), Novoshahtinsk (115,000), Bataisk (103,000).
Rostov oblast features
Rostov region has high financial, industrial, resource and scientific potential. Rostov oblast has favorable geographical location (the territory of Rostov oblast unites regions of central Russia with North Caucasus and Transcaucasia regions).
Among the other advantages of the region are natural and human labor resources, developed transportation infrastructure.
Rostov oblast resources, economy
Main river of Rostov oblast is Don. It is one of the largest European rivers. Rostov oblast is rich in coals located in the Eastern Donbass (mainly anthracite). There are also some natural gas reserves (about 56.2 billion cubic meters).
The industry of recreation includes a lot of various local resorts for summer recreation with mineral waters.
Rostov oblast attractions
Rostov oblast or Don River land cultural and historical heritage is great. This steppe region has rich history and modern life, a lot of various places of interest and attractions.
It the place where famous Don Cossacks had been living for hundreds of years defending southern borders of Russian Empire. They usually preferred to live in small communities (stanitsy).