Izhevsk is a the capital and principal city of Udmurtia.
Very few tourists make it to this city, but is is an interesting destination for anyone interested in the Udmurt people or, for that matter, the world's most popular assault rifle, the AK-47 Kalashnikov. Izhevsk is a big industrial city most famous for its armaments factories. For its military importance, Izhevsk was a closed city to all foreigners until after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It is not the most attractive city, but there is exotic food to eat, Udmurt folk dances to watch, and friendly locals who probably have never met anyone from your country!
Flights arrive in Izhevsk from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Yekaterinburg. The flight from Moscow takes about 2 hours.
Trains run to Izhevsk from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, and Perm.
It is also possible to arrive in Udmurtia via the Trans-Siberian Railway and take a regional train or bus from the main stop at Glazov.
Udmurt State University has Russian language programs for interested students. It is also possible to get a teaching position in a Russian grammar school through Svezhy Veter.
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Closest Airport:
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Izhevsk
Izhevsk. First travel outside of the US. Will never leave me. Lol first time I drank wine... in church. you shoulda seen my face.
By: Courtney Bauer
Izhevsk
Izhevsk. Izhevsk is a fun city, very near to my home town - about an hour drive. I have many relatives there =P cheers dudes!
By: Yulia Guzhavina
Izhevsk
D Capital Of Udmurtia. I used to visit my relatives in Izhevsk when i was a child. Have met my cousins on the internet some time ago and was terribly happy! I remember how we used to fool around when we were kids.. It's unforgettable!
By: Aygul Diamond
