Volgograd Oblast

Among the regions of Russia, Volgograd Oblast stands out for its commanding position along the lower Volga and its central place in the memory of the Second World War. The Volga River shapes the region’s long eastern edge, while open steppe and agricultural plains spread westward toward the Don basin. Volgograd, formerly Stalingrad, was the site of the decisive Battle of Stalingrad in 1942–43; the monumental Motherland Calls statue on Mamayev Kurgan commemorates the conflict. The Volga–Don Canal, linking two of Europe’s great river systems, underlines the area’s enduring transport role. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Volgograd Oblast.

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