Cities and Towns in Russia that Start with I

Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇷🇺 Russia whose name begins with the letter I. You will also find some general information about each of them.

Name	Region/Territory	Population
Ibresi	Chuvash Republic	7,000
Igarka	Krasnoyarsk Krai	4,000
Igra	Udmurt Republic	26,000
Ilansky	Krasnoyarsk Krai	16,000
Innopolis	Tatarstan	4,000
Inta	Komi Republic	25,000
Ipatovo	Stavropol Krai	25,000
Irbit	Sverdlovsk Oblast	37,000
Irkutsk	Irkutsk Oblast	617,000
Isilkul	Omsk Oblast	23,000
Ivanovo	Ivanovo Oblast	398,000
Ivanteyevka	Moscow Oblast	61,000

Ibresi

Ibresi is a small town in the Chuvash Republic, located on the banks of the Alatyr River. It is an agricultural center known for its rural charm and connection to the Chuvash culture. The town’s economy is mainly based on farming and small-scale industries.

Igarka

Igarka is a remote town in Krasnoyarsk Krai, located along the Yenisei River, far into the Arctic Circle. It was originally developed as a logging and shipping center, with timber being floated down the river. The town has a permafrost museum, reflecting its unique geographical location.

Igra

Igra is located in the Udmurt Republic, known for its industries in machinery and electronics. The town’s name comes from the Udmurt word for “field,” highlighting the area’s agricultural significance. Igra is also surrounded by forests, making it a center for logging and timber processing.

Ilansky

Ilansky is a town in Krasnoyarsk Krai, known for its railway junction. It was founded in the 19th century as a small village but grew due to its importance in the regional transportation network. Today, it continues to serve as a hub for the area’s industries.

Innopolis

Innopolis is a newly built high-tech city in Tatarstan, designed to be a hub for IT innovation and education. The town is home to the Innopolis University, which focuses on computer science and robotics. It represents a modern, forward-thinking urban center in Russia.

Inta

Inta is located in the Komi Republic, in northern European Russia. It was developed as a coal mining town during the Soviet era and remains an important industrial center. The name “Inta” comes from the indigenous Komi language, meaning “well of water” or “source of life.”

Ipatovo

Ipatovo is a small town in Stavropol Krai, located on the Kalaus River. Known for its agriculture, particularly grain production, the town is also home to a large sugar factory. Its name comes from a Cossack family that settled in the region.

Irbit

Irbit is located in Sverdlovsk Oblast and is known for its historical trade fair, which was one of the largest in Russia during the 19th century. Today, it is an industrial town, producing motorcycles and other machinery. Irbit is also home to a museum dedicated to its motorcycle industry.

Irkutsk

Irkutsk is one of the largest cities in Siberia, located near Lake Baikal in Irkutsk Oblast. Founded in the mid-17th century as a trading post, it grew to become a major administrative center. Known for its proximity to the natural wonder of Lake Baikal, Irkutsk is also famous for its well-preserved Siberian wooden architecture and its role in the exile of political dissidents during the Tsarist era.

Isilkul

Isilkul is a town in Omsk Oblast, situated close to the border with Kazakhstan. It is an agricultural town with a focus on grain production. The town’s name is derived from Kazakh words meaning “hot lake,” referencing a local geographical feature.

Ivanovo

Ivanovo is the administrative center of Ivanovo Oblast, historically known as the “city of brides” due to the large number of women working in its textile industry. The city was a major center for the production of cotton and other fabrics during the Soviet era and remains an industrial hub today.

Ivanteyevka

Ivanteyevka is a town in Moscow Oblast, known for its proximity to Moscow and its industrial sector, which includes paper production and machinery. The town has a green, suburban feel, and its history dates back to the 16th century. It offers residents a quieter lifestyle while still being connected to the capital.

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