Cities and Towns in Russia that Start with V

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

Name	Region/Territory	Population
Veliky Novgorod	Novgorod Oblast	218,000
Vladikavkaz	North Ossetia-Alania Republic	300,000
Vladimir	Vladimir Oblast	358,000
Volgograd	Volgograd Oblast	1,000,000
Vologda	Vologda Oblast	310,000
Voronezh	Voronezh Oblast	1,060,000
Vyazma	Smolensk Oblast	52,000
Vyborg	Leningrad Oblast	78,000
Volzhsky	Volgograd Oblast	324,000
Vyksa	Nizhny Novgorod Oblast	53,000
Vorkuta	Komi Republic	51,000
Vsevolozhsk	Leningrad Oblast	77,000
Velikiye Luki	Pskov Oblast	90,000
Valday	Novgorod Oblast	16,000

Veliky Novgorod

Veliky Novgorod, often just called Novgorod, is one of the oldest cities in Russia, located in Novgorod Oblast. Its name means “Great New City” in Russian. Known for its medieval architecture and history, it played a major role in the development of the Russian state.

Vladikavkaz

Vladikavkaz is the capital of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, located in the North Caucasus region. The name means “Rule the Caucasus” in Russian, reflecting its strategic location in the mountains. It is known for its stunning mountain views and diverse cultural heritage.

Vladimir

Vladimir is a historic city in Vladimir Oblast, founded in the 12th century. It is part of Russia’s Golden Ring, a group of cities known for their medieval churches and architecture. Vladimir’s name comes from the Old Russian “Volodiměrŭ,” meaning ruler of the world.

Volgograd

Volgograd, formerly known as Stalingrad, is a major city in Volgograd Oblast, located on the Volga River. It is famous for being the site of the Battle of Stalingrad during World War II, one of the largest and bloodiest battles in history. Today, it serves as an industrial and cultural hub in southern Russia.

Vologda

Vologda is the capital of Vologda Oblast, known for its historical significance as a major trading and cultural center in medieval Russia. The city is famous for its lace, butter, and wooden architecture, especially the Vologda Kremlin and Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery.

Voronezh

Voronezh is a large city in southwestern Russia, the administrative center of Voronezh Oblast. It has a long history and is known for being a major industrial, cultural, and military center. Voronezh played an important role in Peter the Great’s naval reforms, becoming a base for the Russian Navy.

Vyazma

Vyazma is a town in Smolensk Oblast, located on the Vyazma River. It has historical significance as the site of several major battles, including during the Napoleonic Wars and World War II. Its name comes from the river, and it’s known for its old churches and monasteries.

Vyborg

Vyborg is a town in Leningrad Oblast, close to the border with Finland. The city’s name comes from Scandinavian origins, reflecting its history of control by both Russia and Finland. It is known for Vyborg Castle and its well-preserved medieval architecture.

Volzhsky

Volzhsky is a city located near Volgograd on the banks of the Volga River. The city was founded in the 1950s to accommodate workers building the Volga Hydroelectric Station, which is one of the largest in Europe. It’s known for its green spaces and proximity to the river.

Vyksa

Vyksa is a town in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, known for its steel industry. It has one of the largest metallurgical plants in Russia, producing pipes for the oil and gas industry. The town is surrounded by forests and has a rich industrial history.

Vorkuta

Vorkuta is a mining town in the Komi Republic, located in the Arctic Circle. Its name comes from a local Nenets word meaning “bear corner.” Vorkuta is known for its coal mines and as a former site of Soviet labor camps during the Gulag era.

Vsevolozhsk

Vsevolozhsk is a town in Leningrad Oblast, close to St. Petersburg. Its name comes from the Russian surname Vsevolozhsky, a noble family who founded the town. Today, it’s a suburban town with rapid development, known for its proximity to Russia’s second-largest city.

Velikiye Luki

Velikiye Luki is a town in Pskov Oblast, known for its historical role in defending the Russian frontiers. The town’s name means “Great Meadows” in Russian, referencing its location in a fertile river valley. It was the site of a major battle during World War II.

Valday

Valday is a small town in Novgorod Oblast, known for its picturesque lakes and forests. It is located near Valday National Park and the Valday Hills, where the Volga River originates. The town is also famous for the Valday Iversky Monastery.

Click on a letter below to go to the list of cities.

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z