| Page Views: 24,397 Last Visit to Samara: November, 2000 | SAMARA by kiwigal_1 - last update: Nov 16, 2004 |
Samara is a city of about 1.5 million people situated on the east bank of the Volga River in the middle third section of the river. Samara used to be known as Kubeychev after he revolutionary leader.
On the western side of the river is Europe (according to the Russians) where Zhiguly National Park can be found (this is also the name of Samara's local beer!! In summer the Volga serves as a place to swim in, catch the suns rays or drink a beer beside. In winter it is possible to ski across it to the national park or partake in a spot of winter swimming!! Here are some websites related to Samara that you may find interesting and useful:
Samara Guide - English Version
Samara Region Administration
Samara State University - English Site
Samara Maximum 104.3 - Radio Station - Real Player Live
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TheWanderingCamel Fri Feb 22, 2008 02:55 UTC
I'm intrigued. What made you get off the train and stay in Samara? leyle | sprdak11 Tue Jan 2, 2007 16:11 UTC
Hello. Nice page about Samara. Greetings from Poland. Happy New Year! | bijo69 Fri Feb 3, 2006 01:51 UTC
Well done! Just love your Volga intro pic! | bugulma Wed Aug 10, 2005 10:26 UTC
wonderful page. The mot impressive thing for me in the city were two-floors houses. I had a night in one of them |
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