Astrakhan
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| City Day | Third Sunday of September |
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| City status since | 1717 |
| Elevation | 2582 |
| Weather | 26°C, Wind S at 14 km/h, 24% Humidity |
| Federal subject | Astrakhan Oblast |
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| ID | 1168229 |
About Astrakhan
Astrakhan is a city on the Volga River in southern Russia. It's known for the Astrakhan Kremlin, an expansive fortress built in the 1500s. Its grounds are home to several Russian Orthodox churches, including the five-domed Assumption Cathedral. The Museum of Military Glory displays weapons and artifacts from war. The Astrakhan Drama Theatre stages Russian and Shakespearean classics in an opulent, 1880s auditorium.
