The wonderful city landscapes of Rostov-on-Don

By Zhang Xingjian | chinadaily.com.cn | 2017-09-18 13:26
The wonderful city landscapes of Rostov-on-Don

A Greek Orthodox church is seen in Rostov-on-Don, Russia on Aug 24, 2017. [Photo/VCG]

Rostov-on-Don is a port city lying in the southeastern part of the East European Plain on the Don River.

The city's favorable geographical position at a trading crossroads promotes economic development.

Meanwhile, since the ancient times, the settlement has held cultural and commercial importance.

It boasts many libraries, theatres, museum and stadiums.

For sports fans, it is worth noting that some of the games for the 2018 World Cup will be held at Rostov-on-Don.

The Don River is a major shipping lane connecting southwestern Russia with the north.

Rostov-on-Don is a trading port for Russian, Italian, Greek and Turkish merchants selling, for example, wool, wheat and oil. It is also an important river port for passengers.

Now, let's take a closer look at the views in Rostov-on-Don.

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