Despite only being founded in 1931, Birobidzhan’s short history is nevertheless interesting and unique as the city was established to serve as the centre of a Jewish homeland within the borders of the USSR. Although today the Jewish community is small, there are still many signs of a Jewish presence in the city and most tourists come to Birobidzhan precisely because of this connection. If travelling via the Trans-Siberian Railway, you can visit the city as a stop off.