Ulyanovsk is a city of regional significance and is located in the European part of Russia on the Volga Upland on the banks of the Volga River.
The population of Ulyanovsk
According to estimates for 2016, the number of the city amounted to 620 thousand people. If we trace the dynamics of growth and decline since the 70s of the last century, then we cannot say for sure that the population of Ulyanovsk has been constantly increasing. So, from 1970 to 1979, the number grew by almost 100 thousand people, and by 1997 this figure became equal to 679 thousand people, which is twice as high as in 1970.
However, since 1998, the number began to fall sharply, and already in 2009 it became equal to 603 thousand people, but in recent years, a growth trend can be noted.
According to statistics, at the beginning of 2016, Ulyanovsk ranked 23rd among 1112 cities of Russia in terms of population.
National Composition and Religion
Ulyanovsk is a multinational city, but nevertheless the population of Ulyanovsk is mainly Russian, or rather about 77%. The Tatars (about 10%), Chuvashs (about 7%) and Mordovians (about 1%) are also numerous. Less than 1% - other nations, including Azerbaijanis, Ukrainians, Armenians, Belarusians, Tajiks, Germans, Bashkirs.
The population of Ulyanovsk, as mentioned above, is represented by different peoples who profess different religions. But most of the townspeople are Orthodox, there are also Catholics, Protestants and Muslims (they take second place after the Orthodox).
Education and employment
Education is an integral part of city life.
In addition to the fact that the city has more than 100 comprehensive and specialized schools, about 30 colleges, lyceums and technical schools, there are also institutions where you can get higher education. Popular among students are the State Technical University, the Pedagogical University and the Agricultural Academy. Due to the presence of higher educational institutions, many young people come to Ulyanovsk annually for permanent residence from nearby cities and towns, as well as from other areas who, after graduation, remain in Ulyanovsk, finding jobs at local manufacturing enterprises.
The population of Ulyanovsk is mainly employed in the industrial complex, and more specifically in mechanical engineering and metalworking, as well as in the electric power industry, capital construction and light industry. In addition, we can distinguish services and tourism and banking.