Mariy-El Republic, Russia · Europe
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Yoshkar-Ola is a city located in Mariy-El Republic, Russia. With a population of 268,272, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Yoshkar-Ola sits in Russia. It's in the Europe/Moscow time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Yoshkar-Ola to your route.
Yoshkar-Ola (Mari and Russian: Йошкар-Ола) is the capital city of Mari El, Russia. It was formerly known as Tsarevokokshaysk (Царевококшайск) from 1584 to 1919, and as Krasnokokshaysk (Краснококшайск) from 1919 to 1927. Population: 281,248 (2021 census); 248,782 (2010 census); 256,719 (2002 census); 241,601 (1989Read more
Soviet census).
Yoshkar-Ola was established as a military fortress in 1584, following the Russian conquest of the Mari-inhabited regions of the Volga and its tributaries. It is one of the centers of the Mari people (especially of the Meadow Mari subgroup) and the administrative center of the Yoshkar-Ola city district.
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Yoshkar-Ola is located in Mariy-El Republic, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 56.6388 latitude, 47.8908 longitude.
Yoshkar-Ola has a population of approximately 268,272 people, making it a city in Russia.
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