Krasnodar

 city, capital city of state/province/region

The largest city and the administrative center of Krasnodar Krai. The city stands on the Kuban River in Southern Russia, with a population of 1,121,291 residents, and up to 1.226 million residents in the Urban Okrug. Krasnodar is the sixteenth-largest city in Russia, and the second-largest city in Southern Russia, as well as the Southern Federal District.

The city originated in 1793 as a fortress built by the Cossacks and became a trading center for southern Russia. The city sustained heavy damage in World War II but was rebuilt and renovated after the war. Krasnodar is a major economic hub in southern Russia. In 2012, Forbes named Krasnodar the best city for business in Russia. Krasnodar is home to numerous sights, including Krasnodar Stadium. Its main airport is Krasnodar International Airport.