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Svetlyy Yar

Volgograd Oblast, Russia · Europe

About Svetlyy Yar

Svetlyy Yar sits on the route: 30 minutes from Srednyaya Akhtuba, 35km from The Motherland Calls.

Svetlyy Yar is a town located in Volgograd Oblast, Russia. With a population of 13,131, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Svetlyy Yar sits in Russia. It's in the Europe/Volgograd time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Svetlyy Yar to your route.

About Svetlyy Yar

Svetloyarsky District (Russian: Светлоя́рский райо́н) is an administrative district (raion), one of the thirty-three in Volgograd Oblast, Russia. As a municipal division, it is incorporated as Svetloyarsky Municipal District. The area of the district is 3,390 square kilometers (1,310 sq mi). Its administrative center

Read more is the urban locality (a work settlement) of Svetly Yar. Population: 38,355 (2010 census); 39,384 (2002 Census); 35,483 (1989 Soviet census). The population of Svetly Yar accounts for 32.7% of the district's total population.

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Svetlyy Yar is located in Volgograd Oblast, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.4745 latitude, 44.7850 longitude.

What is the population of Svetlyy Yar?

Svetlyy Yar has a population of approximately 13,131 people, making it a town in Russia.

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Quick Information

Population
13,131
Continent
Europe
Country
Russia
Region
Volgograd Oblast
Timezone
Europe/Volgograd
Coordinates
48.4745, 44.7850

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Worth the detour from Svetlyy Yar

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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The Motherland Calls

Colossal 85-metre statue on Mamayev Kurgan hill in Volgograd commemorating the Battle of Stalingrad.

35 km · about 40 min drive

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