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Cherepovets

Cherepovets

  Although not the regional centre, Cherepovets is the largest city in the Vologda Region. It is also the industrial centre of the region - home to Severstal, the largest steel producing company in Russia. As such it is not the most touristy of cities, but a visit here can be combined with a trip to Belozersk.


Basic facts
Name in Russian
Череповец
Status
City-municipality and centre of the Cherepovets District of the Vologda Region
Location
On the River Sheksa
Distance
140km west of Vologda; 500km north of Moscow; 545km east of St Petersburg;
Time Zone
Moscow Time
Population
316,758 people (2014)
First Mentioned
1362
City Day
4 November
Official Website
http://www.cherinfo.ru/