How many capitals are there in Russia?
Can there be seventy capitals like this, even taking into account the capitals of the national republics of the Russian Federation? Maybe! The thing is that there are informal capitals. These are cities that have been assigned the brand of the capital for some important historical moment or economic indicator for the whole of Russia. And there are 68 such capitals! Do you want to make sure?
Abrau-Durso is a small village in the Krasnodar Territory. But it is known for the fact that it has been given the unofficial status of the capital of Russian champagne. The city of Arkhangelsk is also in the status of the capital. By what "parameter"? It is recognized as the birthplace of the Russian snowman. Well, the same thing that children do in winter. Astrakhan is the caviar capital. The small town of Balabanovo in the Kaluga region is the capital of matches. Belgorod is the sugar capital. The city of Bor in the Nizhny Novgorod region is recognized as the capital of glass.
There are also quite exotic capitals in Russia. So, the very ancient city of Velikiye Luki (known since 1166) in the Pskov region is called the capital of Russian aeronautics. The city of Verkhnyaya Salda (Sverdlovsk region) is the titanium capital. It is interesting that the city of Dubna (the center of scientific nuclear physics) has the status of a cycling capital.
It is clear that the brands of the capitals were given and are given according to the most popular direction of development in the national economy for a particular locality. Thus, the textile Kamyshin in the Volgograd region (the city has the largest textile factory in Europe) is called the watermelon capital. The nuance is that excellent watermelons have long been grown here, and for the sake of delivering them to Moscow, they even built a railway towards Tambov and beyond. Currently, Sol-Iletsk in the Orenburg region is actively claiming the title of watermelon capital of Russia, focusing on the volume of sweet products sold.
No less interesting is that there are three cucumber capitals in Russia at once! These are the cities of Suzdal (Vladimir region), Lukhovitsy (Moscow region) and the village of Istobensk (Kirov region). The village is small, located in the Orichevsky district on the left bank of the Vyatka River. It is famous for the fact that they know how to grow and pick cucumbers here. Anyone who has tried the Historical cucumbers as a snack will definitely want to know the recipe for pickling.
Do you know where the goose capital of Russia is located? You'll never guess. This is the town of Kologriv in the Kostroma region. It actually looks like a village. In most huts, the heating is wood-fired. The population is about three thousand people. As they say, it's not thick. It's difficult in terms of work. The main industry is the breeding of geese. Fortunately, the town stands on the banks of the Unzha river and there are plenty of geese here. By the way, the town of Olonets (Karelia) also has a goose capital brand. Join 1xBet today, and as a special gesture, we’ll furnish you with our exclusive 1xbet promo code unlocking even more benefits for your betting experience. Seize the opportunity and enhance your rewards with 1xBet’s exciting promo code offers. 1xBet provides its members with a plethora of captivating bonuses and promotions. Whether you’re drawn to cashback on esports bets, daily jackpots, Lucky Day rewards, or VIP perks, the platform offers a diverse range of opportunities.
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