"SAMARA" Samara by kiwigal_1

Samara Travel Guide: 48 reviews and 89 photos

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

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice stretch of beach in summer
Cons:Leaky taps get you into BIG trouble!

Last visit to Samara: Nov 2000
Intro Updated Nov 16, 2004
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Reviews (17)

Where to stay? Hotels (1)

Samara doesn't offer much in the way of accomodation. Most of the hotels are either 2 or 3 Stars and they include:... more travel advice

LADA'S Favorites (4)

One of Samara's largest industries is producing the infamous Lada! Samara was a closed city to foreigners until the... more travel advice

Rollerblading along the embankment - Samara

THE EMBANKMENT Favorites (4)

It is a very popular pastime of Samara's young and chic to go Inline Skating along the embankment. The embankment is a... more travel advice

FREEDOM STATUE Things to Do (4)

This Statue is located on the hill next to the 'White House', Samara's City Hall. There are great views of the Volga... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (1)
ORTHODOX CHURCH
Local Customs (1)
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Nightlife (1)
Nightclubs in Samara
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TheWanderingCamel Feb 21, 2008 at 6:55 PM

I'm intrigued. What made you get off the train and stay in Samara? leyle
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sprdak11 Jan 2, 2007 at 8:11 AM

Hello. Nice page about Samara. Greetings from Poland. Happy New Year!
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bijo69 Feb 2, 2006 at 5:51 PM

Well done! Just love your Volga intro pic!
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bugulma Aug 10, 2005 at 2:26 AM

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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zizu Apr 25, 2005 at 6:29 AM

Very useful page, you have done a great job, así da gusto
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globetrott Sep 12, 2004 at 4:16 PM

an interesting page & great pics ! ...one day I hope to explore this part of Russia as well !
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dcwizard Mar 17, 2004 at 12:17 PM

Nice Samara page! It will help me prepare for a trip there next week. Cheers!
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suvaa003 Jul 1, 2003 at 12:47 PM

very good page, nice pics, I know how it is to life in a small town, some difficult, but most of the times great
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Carmanah Mar 20, 2003 at 10:12 PM

I'm not very familiar with Samara at all... but thanks for sharing your tips and photos!
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MEdelmann Mar 7, 2003 at 11:57 AM

What a interesting place!