1 of 6 Population: 1,143,600 Major industries: Construction, mechanical engineering, chemical, petrochemical, light and food industries, business incubators. Mayor: Ilsur Metshin Founded: The city’s founding is disputed; it was either founded in the 11th century by the Volga Bulgars or in the 1400s by the Tatars. Interesting fact: The city is situated on seven hills, […]