Yoshkar-Ola, also known as the "red city" in the Mari language, serves as the capital of the Mari El Republic. Prior to 1919, it was renowned as "Tsaryovokokshaysk," and from 1919 to 1927, it bore the name "Krasnokokshaysk," a homage to the Malaya Kokshaga River coursing through its heart.
With a temperate continental climate, Yoshkar-Ola boasts a rich historical heritage as one of Russia's ancient cities. The city is well-connected through an extensive network of bus and railway routes linking it with various cities and towns. Winters here can be particularly harsh, with temperatures plummeting to a bone-chilling -48°C, while averaging between -10°C and -15°C—a formidable challenge for locals to endure. ...
Yoshkar-Ola, also known as the "red city" in the Mari language, serves as the capital of the Mari El Republic. Prior to 1919, it was renowned as "Tsaryovokokshaysk," and from 1919 to 1927, it bore the name "Krasnokokshaysk," a homage to the Malaya Kokshaga River coursing through its heart.
With a temperate continental climate, Yoshkar-Ola boasts a rich historical heritage as one of Russia's ancient cities. The city is well-connected through an extensive network of bus and railway routes linking it with various cities and towns. Winters here can be particularly harsh, with temperatures plummeting to a bone-chilling -48°C, while averaging between -10°C and -15°C—a formidable challenge for locals to endure. The city's airport sits 9 kilometers north of Yoshkar-Ola, offering regular flights to and from Moscow—Yoshkar—Ola.
