Interesting facts about Mordovia Is a great opportunity to learn more about the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. This republic, divided into 22 municipal districts, belongs to the Volga Federal District. There is a developed industry and a very good ecology here.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Mordovia.
- The Mordovian Autonomous Region was founded on January 10, 1930. 4 years later it was awarded the status of a republic.
- The highest point in Mordovia reaches 324 m.
- It is curious that over 14,500 hectares of the territory of Mordovia are covered with swamps.
- The crime rate in the republic is two times lower than the average for Russia (see interesting facts about Russia).
- There are more than one and a half thousand rivers in Mordovia, but only 10 of them exceed 100 km in length.
- Especially many different insects live here - over 1000 species.
- The first local newspaper began to be published here in 1906 and was called The Muzhik.
- An interesting fact is that about 30 million roses are grown in Mordovia annually. As a result, every 10th rose sold in Russia is grown in this republic.
- A traditional local souvenir - balsam "Mordovsky", consists of 39 components.
- In the Russian Federation, Mordovia is a leader in the production of eggs, milk and cattle meat.
- Did you know that the Mordovian capital, Saransk, has been in the top three most comfortable cities for life in the country 6 times?
- The "Star of Mordovia", the highest fountain in the Volga region, beats up 45 m.
- Mordovia occupies a leading position in the state in terms of the number of modern sports facilities.
- About a century ago, one of the first natural reserves in the Russian Federation was opened here. Pines growing on its territory are up to 350 years old.
- The wooden toy made by local craftsmen is recognized as one of the 7 Finno-Ugric Wonders of the World.
- Few people know the fact that the relics of the famous admiral Fyodor Ushakov are stored in Mordovia.
- At the 2012 Paralympic Games, Mordovian athlete Yevgeny Shvetsov became a 3-time champion in 100, 400 and 800 meters. It is important to note that he set world records at all 3 distances.
