A city and the administrative center of Voronezh Oblast in southwestern Russia, straddling the Voronezh River about 12 kilometers from where it flows into the Don. It sits on the Southeastern Railway, which links western Russia with the Urals, Siberia, the Caucasus and Ukraine, and on the M4 highway connecting Moscow, Voronezh, Rostov-on-Don and Novorossiysk; its population rose from 889,680 at the 2010 census to 1,057,681 at the 2021 census, making it the 14th-most populous city in Russia.
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Source Tikhon of Zadonsk (Wikipedia)Wikipedia contributorslead paragraphQuote, lead paragraph
He became a monk in 1758, and in 1763 was appointed Bishop of Voronezh, where he became revered for his energetic commitment to the spiritual education and wellbeing of both the laity and the clergy of his diocese.
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1. Voronezh - Wikipedia
Demographics
In recent years the city has experienced rapid population growth, rising to 1,057,681 in the 2021 Census
Infobox, Area
Total 601 km2 (232 sq mi)
History
the current city of Voronezh was established in 1586
Infobox, Elevation
Elevation 154 m (505 ft)
Infobox, Coordinates
51°40′18″N 39°12′38″E / 51.67167°N 39.21056°E / 51.67167; 39.21056
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Voronezh is a city and the administrative centre of Voronezh Oblast in southwestern Russia, straddling the Voronezh River 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from where it flows into the Don River.
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