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Syzran

Also known as Syzran'

Syzran () is the third largest city in Samara Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of Saratov Reservoir of the Volga River. Population:

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Syzran is a city in southwestern Russia located along the Volga River, ranking as the third largest city in Samara Oblast. It serves as an important regional center in the area, situated on the Saratov Reservoir's right bank.

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Russian inhabited locality.en_name: Syzran
Russian inhabited locality.ru_name: Сызрань
Russian inhabited locality.image_skyline: Железнодорожный_вокзал.JPG
Russian inhabited locality.image_caption: Syzran I railway station (built in 1874)
Russian inhabited locality.map_label_position: top
Russian inhabited locality.image_coa: Syzran coa.png
Russian inhabited locality.image_flag: Flag of Syzran.svg
Russian inhabited locality.federal_subject: Samara Oblast
Russian inhabited locality.adm_city_jur: city of oblast significance of Syzran
Russian inhabited locality.adm_ctr_of1: Syzransky District
Russian inhabited locality.adm_ctr_of2: city of oblast significance of Syzran

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History
Administrative and municipal status
Economy
Notable people
Twin towns and sister cities
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Syzran () is the third largest city in Samara Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of Saratov Reservoir of the Volga River. Population:

==History== Founded in 1683 as a fortress, Syzran grew into an important trading center and was granted town status in 1796. One tower from the 17th-century fortress still stands. It is also the site of Syzran Bridge, once the longest bridge in Europe.