Volzhsky, Volgograd Oblast

Volzhsky () is an industrial town in Volgograd Oblast, Russia. It is on the east bank of the Volga River and its distributary the Akhtuba. It is  northeast of Volgograd. Population: 313,034 (2025 estimate).https://rosstat.gov.ru/storage/mediabank/%D0%A1hisl_MO_01-01-2025.xlsx

 History 
Volzhsky was founded in 1951. It had around 10,000 people at the time. It was given city status in 1954. The main reason for its large growth was the making of the Volga Hydroelectric Station.

 Twin towns – sister cities 

Volzhsky is twinned with:

  Cleveland Heights, United States
  Mönchengladbach, Germany
  Collegno, Italy
  Lianyungang, China
  Shaker Heights, United States

 References 

Category:Cities and towns in Volgograd Oblast