Yekaterinograd
Yekaterinograd | |
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National/Provincial Capital | |
Yekaterinograd as of 2023 | |
Country | Saratov |
Settled | 634 A.D |
Officiated as Capital | 1487 A.D |
Founded by | Tzar Erzhan I |
Named for | Tzarina Yekaterin |
Government | |
• Mayor | Adilet Supurovsky |
Elevation | 10 m (32 ft) |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 6 million |
Demonym(s) | Yekgraddies |
Time zone | TMB+8 (Saratovan Mean Time) |
Area code(s) | 001 |
Yekaterinograd is the most populated city in Saratov. It serves as the nation's capital and primary economic centre. It was founded by the third Tzar of Saratov, Erzhan I, Erzhan I founded Yekaterinograd to mark the passing of his mother Tzarina Yekaterin, however it was not the capital originally, Yekaterinograd became the capital during the events of the War of the Princes and caused the court to move from Azatov, the old capital, to Yekaterinograd. Yekaterinograd has remained the capital since 1487 A.D and has only grown since, becoming a major city in the region. It is currently governed by the Saratov Onwards Party and Mayor Adilet Supurovsky and is also home to the Duke of Yekaterinograd Province Nikolai Arashvili. Additonally, Yekaterinograd has the largest aiport in Saratov, Yekaterinograd International Aiport which services to Ecros and Sur with routes to Novaty International Aiport for national and Ostlandet travel.
Yekaterinograd is home to the Tzar's palace Ak Ordov and the Parliamentary Chambers home to the Common's Chamber and the Ducal Chamber which govern the nation.