Stavropol (Russia) - Σταυρούπολη (Ρωσία)

Stavroupoli is her city Russia, belonging to the Southern Department. It was founded in 1777 by Prince Potemkin. The first cities of Stavropol Krai were founded as fortresses during the period of Russian expansion in the Caucasus and the wars against the Ottomans. Other major cities of Stavropol Krai are Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk and Nevinomisk. The city's economy is based on agriculture, engineering and tourism. The city has a population of 398,539 according to the 2010 Census. Stavropol is one of the most developed cities in the Russian Federation. The dominant ethnic groups in Stavroupoli are Russians (81.6%) and Armenians (5.5%). Many Greeks also live in Stavroupoli (1.2%).

Languages

The dominant language of Stavroupoli is Russian.

Religion

The predominant religion in Stavroupoli is Orthodoxy.

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