Volga Federal District
The Mari El Republic (, "Respublika Mariy El"; Meadow Mari: ; Hill Mari: ) is a federal subject of Russia (a republic). It is geographically located in the European Russia region of the country, along the northern bank of the Volga River, and is administratively part of the Volga Federal District. The Mari El Republic has a population of 696,459 (2010 Census).