Saratov (UK: / s ə ˈ r ɑː t ɒ f / sə-RAH-tof, [15] US: /-t ə f /-⁠təf; [16] [17] Russian: Саратов, pronounced [sɐˈratəf] ⓘ) is the largest city and administrative center of Saratov Oblast, Russia, and a major port on the Volga River.

Saratov was the first point of arrival for the German colonists and the location of the Kontora (Office of Immigrant Oversite) following the establishment of the colonies in the 1760's. From its beginning as a provincial outpost, Saratov grew to become a prosperous city and served as the center of industry for the Volga German colonists.

Saratov is the largest city and administrative center of Saratov Oblast, Russia, and a major port on the Volga River. As of the 2021 Census, Saratov had a population of 901,361, making it the 17th-largest city in Russia by population.

Saratov Oblast[a] is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast), located in the Volga Federal District. Its administrative center is the city of Saratov. As of the 2021 Census, its population was 2,442,575. The oblast is located in the southeast of European Russia, in the northern part of the Lower Volga region.

While Russians were celebrating the New Year, the city of Saratov on the Volga River grew fivefold and, thus, became the second largest city in the country after Moscow, displacing St. Petersburg.

Jan 14, 2025 · Saratov, city and administrative centre of Saratov oblast (region), western Russia. The city lies along the middle course of the Volga River and was founded in 1590 as a fortress to protect the trade route along the Volga River from nomadic raiders.

Nov 12, 2014 · Once one of the Russian Empire’s largest cities, Saratov is home to a conservatory, one of Russia’s most famous and oldest circuses and perhaps the finest art collection in provincial Russia.

Dec 6, 2024 · Saratov is a fascinating city located in southwestern Russia, nestled on the banks of the great Volga River. With a rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty, Saratov has become a popular destination for travelers from around the world.

Jan 13, 2025 · Saratov, oblast (region), western Russia, in the basin of the middle Volga River, which bisects it north–south. Saratov city is the administrative centre.

Saratov (Russian: Саратов), is a city and a major port on the Volga River. It is upstream (north) of Volgograd . It was founded in the year 1590. [ 1 ]