Voronezh is the capital of the eponymous region, a city with a population of over a million, located on the banks of the Voronezh and Don rivers, as well as the Voronezh reservoir. It is a very picturesque and rapidly developing administrative center. It is mistakenly considered as a province of Russia, although in fact Voronezh has made a significant contribution to the military, financial, and cultural destiny of the country.
Voronezh is considered the birthplace of the Russian state naval fleet and airborne troops. Voronezh is also known as the City of Students, as it is home to around 40 universities, and in terms of the number of foreign students, the city ranks among the top in Russia.
The first mentions of Voronezh date back to the 16th century when the Boyar Nikita Romanovich Yuriev issued an order to build a military fortress in the southeast of the Moscow Principality. Throughout its long and challenging history, Voronezh was burned down and rebuilt from ashes several times. It also played a significant role in the historically significant capture of the Azov fortress. In the 17th century, by the decree of Peter the Great, the Voronezh Admiralty was founded in the city, which included cities on the Voronezh and Don rivers.
In Voronezh, historically, military affairs, university and cadet education, finance, and trade prevailed. Later, such industries as food, agriculture, chemical, and radio-electronics developed here, and the city continues to see the growth of major metalworking and engineering enterprises.
Voronezh has a well-developed transportation network, including roads and railways, and its modern international airport welcomes guests from all over the world.
The sights of Voronezh will be interesting to people of different generations and cultural preferences. The city has many interesting places: parks, squares, boulevards, and cafes are always welcoming to guests. There are museums, including the museum of the famous artist Ivan Kramskoy (who was born in these parts) and the Ship-Museum "Goto-Predestinatsia" (a replica of a real ship from the time of Peter the Great), among others. Admiralteyskaya Square, Victory Square, and the city's architectural monuments will delight lovers of city walks.
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