Southern Russia
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Geography
- Regions
- Cities
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
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Introduction
Southern Russia (or the Southern Federal District) is one of the seven federal districts in Russia.
Geography
Regions
Southern Russia contains of 3 oblasts (provinces), 8 republics, and 2 krais (territories, basically the same as oblasts).
- Republic of Adygea
- Astrakhan Oblast
- Chechen Republic
- Republic of Dagestan
- Republic of Ingushetia
- Kabardino-Balkar Republic
- Republic of Kalmykia
- Karachay-Cherkess Republic
- Krasnodar Krai
- Republic of North Ossetia-Alania
- Stavropol Krai
- Rostov Oblast
- Volgograd Oblast
Sights and Activities
A major attraction of the Southern region is the Caucauses mountain range. Here, travellers can hike and climb Cheget Peak and Mount Elbrus among other peaks. Elbrus, at 18,300 feet or 5642 metres, is the tallest mountain in Europe and recorded as one of the seven summits of the world.
Events and Festivals
Weather
Eat
Drink
Sleep
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