Cities and Towns in Russia that Start with U

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

Name	Region/Territory	Population
Ufa	Bashkortostan Republic	1,100,000
Ulan-Ude	Buryatia Republic	450,000
Ulyanovsk	Ulyanovsk Oblast	620,000
Ukhta	Komi Republic	95,000
Ust-Ilimsk	Irkutsk Oblast	79,000
Unecha	Bryansk Oblast	25,000
Uryupinsk	Volgograd Oblast	37,000
Udomlya	Tver Oblast	26,000
Ust-Labinsk	Krasnodar Krai	43,000
Usman	Lipetsk Oblast	18,000

Ufa

Ufa is the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan in Russia, located at the confluence of the Ufa, Belaya, and Dyoma rivers. The city’s name is derived from a Turkic word meaning “small.” Ufa is an industrial, economic, and cultural hub, known for its petrochemical and machinery industries, as well as being a center of Bashkir culture.

Ulan-Ude

Ulan-Ude is the capital of the Republic of Buryatia in eastern Siberia. The name combines “Ulan,” meaning red in Buryat, and “Ude,” the local river. It is known for being a historical crossroad between Russia, China, and Mongolia. A large Buddhist population and cultural heritage make it a unique city in Russia.

Ulyanovsk

Ulyanovsk is a city on the Volga River, named after Vladimir Lenin, whose birth name was Ulyanov. It is known for being Lenin’s birthplace, and it plays a significant role in Russia’s history. The city also has a prominent aerospace and automotive industry.

Ukhta

Ukhta is a town in the Komi Republic, northern Russia, known for its rich oil and gas reserves. The name is derived from the Ukhta River. It became one of the first places in the Soviet Union to begin commercial oil production.

Ust-Ilimsk

Ust-Ilimsk is a town in Irkutsk Oblast located near the Angara River. It developed rapidly after the construction of the Ust-Ilimsk Dam in the 1970s. The town is largely centered around timber and hydroelectric power industries.

Unecha

Unecha is a small town in Bryansk Oblast, western Russia. Its name is believed to originate from the Unecha River, which runs through the town. Unecha is a local hub for agricultural and forestry products.

Uryupinsk

Uryupinsk is a town in Volgograd Oblast, known as the unofficial “capital of the Russian provinces” due to its cultural representation of small-town life. The town is famous for its production of goats’ wool and the humor related to its remote location.

Udomlya

Udomlya is a small town in Tver Oblast, northwest Russia. Its name comes from the Udomlya River, which flows nearby. The town is best known for its proximity to the Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant, which is one of Russia’s key power stations.

Ust-Labinsk

Ust-Labinsk is a town in Krasnodar Krai, located on the Kuban River. Its name comes from the “Labinsk” and “Ust” meaning the mouth of the river. It is a significant agricultural center, with production of crops, fruits, and dairy.

Usman

Usman is a small town in Lipetsk Oblast, located near the Usman River. The town is named after the river and is known for its historical churches and the local agriculture sector, primarily focusing on grain production.

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