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Located on Russia’s border with Ukraine, Belgorod is situated at the western end of the country in the geographical area called ‘Black Earth’. However Belgorod means ‘white city’ in Russian because the city is located on rich limestone reserves.

The city was established in 1237 but was destroyed over time due attacks. After a considerably long amount of time it was reestablished in 1596 because of the military threat coming from the south of Russia. During World War I and World War II it was occupied by Nazi armies and underwent heavy fighting and conflict. Today, Belgorod is decorated with monuments to heroic soldiers and commanders.

The city is home to the country’s second-largest public university and welcomes a large population of foreign students. It is quite developed in heavy industry and agriculture and rich in terms of iron reserves. The city’s main economic resources are metal, construction, food, and the pharmaceutical industry. Belgorod has a plethora of historic, cultural, and natural sites.

The city has a large number of libraries, museums, and cultural centers with fine examples of traditional architecture that have stood the test of time. Main attractions in the city include the Belgorod Drama Theater, Smolensky Cathedral, World War II Memorial, Lenin’s Park, and the Church of Archangel Michael. Belgorod has a continental climate. In the winter temperatures can drop to -20 degrees Celsius. The Belgorod International Airport is located 4 km north of the city center.