Cities and Towns in Russia that Start with O

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

Name	Region/Territory	Population
Ob	Novosibirsk Oblast	26,000
Obluchye	Jewish Autonomous Oblast	9,000
Odintsovo	Moscow Oblast	140,000
Okha	Sakhalin Oblast	20,000
Oktyabrsk	Samara Oblast	26,000
Oktyabrsky	Bashkortostan Republic	111,000
Olenegorsk	Murmansk Oblast	20,000
Omsk	Omsk Oblast	1,127,000
Onega	Arkhangelsk Oblast	18,000
Orekhovo-Zuyevo	Moscow Oblast	118,000
Orsk	Orenburg Oblast	227,000
Oryol	Oryol Oblast	311,000
Osa	Perm Krai	20,000
Osinniki	Kemerovo Oblast	40,000
Ostrogozhsk	Voronezh Oblast	32,000
Ostrov	Pskov Oblast	18,000
Otradny	Samara Oblast	46,000
Ozyorsk	Kaliningrad Oblast	4,000
Ozyory	Moscow Oblast	24,000

Ob

Ob is a small town located in Novosibirsk Oblast, near the city of Novosibirsk. It is named after the nearby Ob River, one of the largest rivers in Siberia. The town is primarily known for its proximity to Tolmachevo Airport, the largest airport in the region.

Obluchye

Obluchye is a town in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, located in the Russian Far East. Its name comes from the Russian word for “ridge,” referring to the surrounding mountainous terrain. The town is a railway hub and plays a key role in connecting the region with the rest of Russia.

Odintsovo

Odintsovo is a town in Moscow Oblast, located just west of Moscow. It is a fast-growing suburban town, known for its proximity to the Russian capital and for being a residential area for those working in Moscow. The town’s name comes from a local noble family, the Odintsovs, who once owned the area.

Okha

Okha is a town in Sakhalin Oblast, located on the northern part of Sakhalin Island. The town is known for its oil industry, as it is one of the centers for oil extraction on the island. Okha’s economy heavily relies on the energy sector, and its name is derived from a local indigenous word.

Oktyabrsk

Oktyabrsk is a town in Samara Oblast, located on the banks of the Volga River. The town’s name, which means “October,” honors the October Revolution of 1917. It is known for its shipbuilding industry and the production of building materials.

Oktyabrsky

Oktyabrsky is a town in the Republic of Bashkortostan, known for its oil industry. The town’s name, like many others named “Oktyabrsky,” commemorates the October Revolution. It has developed into an important center for petroleum refining and petrochemicals.

Olenegorsk

Olenegorsk is a town in Murmansk Oblast, located on the Kola Peninsula. Its name means “Deer Mountain,” reflecting the area’s connection to reindeer herding. Olenegorsk is an industrial town, known for its iron ore mining activities and for being one of the northernmost towns in Russia.

Omsk

Omsk is one of the largest cities in Russia, located in southwestern Siberia. It is an important cultural, industrial, and transportation hub, situated on the banks of the Irtysh River. Omsk was founded as a fortress in 1716 and has since grown into a major city, known for its oil refining and military industries.

Onega

Onega is a town in Arkhangelsk Oblast, located near the mouth of the Onega River, which flows into the White Sea. The town’s economy is tied to the timber industry and fishing. Onega’s name is derived from the river, which itself comes from a Finno-Ugric word meaning “large water.”

Orekhovo-Zuyevo

Orekhovo-Zuyevo is a town in Moscow Oblast, located east of Moscow. The town is an industrial center, historically known for its textile industry. Its name comes from the merging of two neighboring villages, Orekhovo and Zuyevo. Today, it is a major transportation hub and a residential suburb of Moscow.

Orsk

Orsk is a city in Orenburg Oblast, located at the southern end of the Ural Mountains. It is one of the largest industrial cities in the region, known for its metallurgy, machinery, and oil refining industries. Orsk’s location marks the boundary between Europe and Asia, as the Ural Mountains are traditionally seen as the divide between the two continents.

Oryol

Oryol, also spelled Orel, is the capital city of Oryol Oblast, located south of Moscow. It was founded in 1566 as a fortress on the Oka River and played an important role in Russia’s defense during its early history. Oryol is also known for its cultural heritage, particularly in literature, as it was home to many famous Russian writers.

Osa

Osa is a small town in Perm Krai, located on the banks of the Kama River. Its economy is centered around agriculture and local industries. The town’s name comes from the Osa River, which flows nearby. Osa has a long history, with archaeological evidence of ancient settlements in the area.

Osinniki

Osinniki is a town in Kemerovo Oblast, located in the Kuznetsk Basin (Kuzbass), one of Russia’s most important coal mining regions. The town’s economy is centered around the coal industry, and it developed rapidly during the 20th century due to its role in mining. The name “Osinniki” comes from the Russian word for aspen trees, which are common in the area.

Ostrogozhsk

Ostrogozhsk is a town in Voronezh Oblast, located on the banks of the Tikhaya Sosna River. It was founded in the 17th century as a military settlement and fortress. Today, it is a quiet town known for its agricultural production, particularly grains and sunflowers.

Ostrov

Ostrov is a town in Pskov Oblast, located on the Velikaya River. The town’s name means “island” in Russian, referring to its location near several small river islands. Ostrov has a rich historical past and was an important trade and military outpost in medieval Russia.

Otradny

Otradny is a town in Samara Oblast, known for its oil industry. The town was founded in the mid-20th century and developed as a result of the oil fields discovered nearby. Its name means “pleasant” or “joyful” in Russian, reflecting the optimism of the time of its founding.

Ozyorsk

Ozyorsk is a small town in Kaliningrad Oblast, located near the border with Poland. It was formerly part of East Prussia and was known as Darkehmen before being renamed after World War II. Ozyorsk is known for its proximity to the picturesque Masurian Lakes and forests.

Ozyory

Ozyory is a small town in Moscow Oblast, located south of Moscow. Historically, it was known for its textile industry, though today it is more of a residential town. The name “Ozyory” comes from the Russian word for “lakes,” as the area is dotted with small lakes and rivers.

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