Stavropol is a city in Russia, administrative center of Stavropol Krai. Located in the Central part of Ciscaucasia. Stands on the river Tashla. Located in 1450 km from Moscow, at the same distance from the North pole and the Equator, and exactly in the middle between the basins of the Azov and Caspian seas. Known as "the Gate of Caucasus". Is an important transport hub, a major cultural and industrial center. The internal division of the city is represented by three districts. The population of 400,5 thousand people, 88,7% Russians, 4,3% of Armenians, 1.6% of Ukrainians.
Telephone code: 7 865 2. Postal codes: 355000-355099. Car code: 26.
Based in 1777 year as the fortress, having the shape of a cross. In this regard, and received its name originating from the Greek words "cross" and "city". Originally called Stavropol-Caucasian, as in the Volga region there was already a town named Stavropol (later it was renamed). In 1925 year, he received a new name – Voroshilov, in honor of the Soviet commander Voroshilov. In 1943 year was renamed Stavropol. |