Rostov-on-Don trip planner

The gateway to the northern Caucasus region, Rostov-on-Don serves as a stopover for travelers on their way to the country's celebrated Black Sea coast. Located in an area rich in oil and minerals, the city remains a major railway junction linking southwestern Russia with the north. Home to hundreds of start-up companies, Rostov is a growing city boosted by its thriving transportation and manufacturing industries. A growing favorite with foreign visitors, this cosmopolitan urban center is also southern Russia's main hub of culture, packed with libraries, museums, and theaters. Be sure to take a boat ride along the Don, the river that inspired Mikhail Sholokhov's novels. Rostov-on-Don is in Rostov Oblast. Plan your vacation with our Russia vacation builder site and discover the best things to do in Rostov-on-Don.