Cheap Flights to Volgograd
About the Origin Volgograd
Volgograd is a city in Russia, formerly known as Stalingrad. The city is located on the western banks of the River Volga with the population of 1,021,215. The city has suffered the bloodiest war ‘Battle of Stalingard’ in the history of warfare, which is a major war of Second World War. The city is of 95 kilometers, which is the longest in country and possesses historical monuments, and architectural wonders. It is also considered as the important industrial city for having fuel, petrochemical, chemical woodworking, food industry, light industry, machinery, building materials, ferrous, and nonferrous metallurgy.
Tourist Attractions
The city is famous for plentiful monuments, massive sculptures, and historical sites. The city is having many parks and monuments which will exhibit the city history and its role in the war. More than forty monuments are there in and around the city symbolizing various events and historical people. Mamai Hill, Heroes` Alley, Lenin Square, Komsomol Park, Reconciliation Square, Historical – ethnographical museum ”Old Sarepta”, Monument to N. Rudnev, Churches of Volgograd, Volga – Don Navigation Canal, Ludnikov Island, Memory Park, Central Embankment, Square of Fallen Fighters, Museum – Panorama ”Stalingrad Battle”, monument to doctors, Memorial – historical museum, Bror`s grave for defenders of Red Tsaritsin, Monument to G. Zasekin, place of military execution of defenders of Tsaritsin, equilibre, Bror`s Grave of 62-nd and 65-th Armies, auxiliary detachment Point of 64-th Army, Lisaya Gora, Railway Station, Lenin in Volgograd, Volzhsky Hydro – electric power Station, Brors Tom of Sailors, Chekists Square, Don Kazak atre, Brors Tom, monument to komsomol members, monument to defenders of Red Tsaritsin, synagogue building, monument to civil population, Fire - tower, monument to North sailors, monument to M. Agashina, monument to M. Panikacha, monument to patriots, monument to V. Efremov, monument to M. Kalinin, monument to Pushkin, and monument to General M. Shumilov are the popular places and monuments to explore in the city.
Shopping, Dining & Nightlife
The longest city has many shopping malls with distinct shopping options. Most of the shopping malls are associated with the movie theatres and other means of entertainment options. All the shopping malls offer diversified brands. Most of the brands are having their outlets in this city. Voroshilovsky Shopping Center, Mall Aquarelle, Komsomall, Park House, Mall Diamant, Piramida, Tsum/ Shopping Mall, and Europa City Mall are the few shopping destinations from the vast list.
The city has many branded fast-food chains and restaurants. Visitors can find local delicacies and international tastes in the city restaurants. City center and all the shopping malls are having great scene of dining options. The city is having great nightlife. Plenty of bars and taverns are sprawled in and around the city.
Festivals & Seasons
‘Diamond of My Heart Festival’ is a notable event organized by the city along with numerous seasonal and annual festivals.
Transportation within the City
Volgograd metro tram provides light rail services in Volgograd. To get around the travellers can make use of buses, trolleybuses and trams.
Popular Sports in Volgograd
Volgograd has wide range of sports clubs like Rotor and Olimpia for Football, Kaustik and Dynamo Handball, Krasny Oktyabr for Basketball and Spartak for Water Polo. The city also holds many stadiums.
Weather in Volgograd
Volgograd experiences a humid continental climate with a temperature variation of -10°C to 32°C and is rarely below -21°C to 37°C. As the city is mostly covered by crop lands, grasslands, lakes and rivers it possesses both hot and cold climate. It experiences summers between May to September and winter from November to March.
Emergency Numbers
For any criminal offense tourists can inform the police at a toll free number 02.
About Volgograd Airport & Location
Volgograd International Airport (IATA: VOG, ICAO: URWW) is located to the northwest 15 kilometres away from the city center of Volgograd. It handles around dozens of airlines to few international and many domestic destinations and has nonstop flights to around eight cities.
Airline Information
Airport Terminal Information
The city airport has separate terminals for both domestic and international arrivals and departures. Domestic terminal is also called as a main terminal, which underwent a massive expansion program to all modern facilities. International terminal is very small in size, which is located next to domestic terminal.
Local Transportation at Volgograd Airport
Shuttle buses are the major means of transportation to and from the airport. Travellers can also get through Aero express, taxis and commuter cars.
Airport Facilities
Cafes, restaurants, coffee shop, ATM’s, VIP lounge, waiting halls, restrooms, baggage carts, lost and found baggage counter, wheelchair accessibility, gift shops, duty free stores, Wi-Fi, medical unit and help desk are the facilities available at the Volgograd International Airport.
Hotels near Volgograd Airport
The safest places to stay near the city airport include Sputnik, Studia on Pobedi 64, Apartment for Volskaya, Rest House, Parallel Hotel, Nairi Hotel, Guest House, Apartments on Rokossovskogo, Frant Hotel Gold, Guest House at Enotaevskaya, Apartment na Angarskoy, Apartment on Bulvar 30letiya Pobedi, Frantel Palace, Guest House at Moskovskaya Street, Classic Hotel, Grand Imperial Hunting Hotel & Spa, and Plaza Hotel
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Volgograd Airport Address |
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Volgograd International Airport |
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Volgograd, Volgograd Oblast |
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Russia, Ph:+7 844 226-10-00 |
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