Kirov

Kirov is big city, it is the administrative center of Kirov oblast. The population of the city is 463 900.
Kirov is a historical, cultural, industrial and scientific center of Kirov oblast. The city was founded in 1181 by the first Russian settlers, settling Vyatsky krai.

Kirov is a major transportation hub and river port. It is served by Kirov Pobedilovo airport. Kirov is a center of machine building; metallurgy, light, the printing trade, biochemical and the timber industry.

There are 4 state institutions of higher education, 10 branches of the institutions of other cities, 11 private institutions of higher education, 14 colleges, 12 preschool institutions in Kirov. There are also several schools and nursery schools.