Belgorod

Belgorod is a city and the administrative center of Belgorod Oblast, situated on the Seversky Donets River just 40 kilometers north of the Ukrainian border and 697 km south of Moscow. It has the rank of City of Military Glory. The population of the city is 362 832.

Belgorod's climate is humid continental featuring cold winters and warm summers. Annual average precipitation is 480-550 mm.

The average annual temperature is +6,3 C°
The average annual wind speed is 5-7 meters per second.
The average annual air humidity is 76 %

There are thermal power plants, providing city with energy and heat.

Educational sector of the city is introduced by several institutions of higher education, there are also 45 comprehensive schools and 56 preschool institutions.