Rostov-on-Don

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rostov-on-don

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Rostov-on-Don?Approximately 1.1 million residents as of recent estimates
2. How big is Rostov-on-Don?Approximately 892 square kilometers (345 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Rostov-on-Don?Administrative center of Rostov Oblast
4. What language do people speak in Rostov-on-Don?Russian (official and primary)
5. When was Rostov-on-Don built?1749

Volga-Don Canal: A canal system in Russia connecting the Volga River and the Don River, facilitating water transport.
Oblast: A type of federal subject in Russia, similar to a province or region.
Federal University: A major university in Russia designated by the government for significant development and research.