Do you love your neighborhood?
Delight visitors from more than 130 countries with your neighborhood.
Add short videos and show landscapes, interesting places and culture.
Share your knowledge and become a local expert for others.
Do you travel and explore the world?
Discover an unusual place for your next trip by watching videos.
Add short videos and become an inspiration to other travelers.
Create a map of your travels, both past and future.
Do you love your neighborhood?
Delight visitors from 140+ countries!
Do you travel and explore the world?
Inspire others with your videos!
Yevreyskaya Avtonomnaya Oblast’
Do I want to visit this place?
I haven't visited yet.
Description
Yevreyskaya Avtonomnaya Oblast’, also known as the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, is a federal subject of Russia located in the Russian Far East, established in 1934. It was originally intended as a homeland for the Jewish people in the Soviet Union. The region is characterized by its diverse cultural landscape, where various ethnic groups coexist, with a notable historical Jewish presence.
The administrative center of Yevreyskaya Avtonomnaya Oblast’ is the city of Birobidzhan. The economy of the region is based primarily on agriculture and light industry. Birobidzhan is unique in that it has Hebrew street names and the largest synagogue in the Russian Far East, reflecting its historical significance for the Jewish community.
Today, Yevreyskaya Avtonomnaya Oblast’ hosts a small Jewish population, alongside Russian and other ethnic groups. While its initial purpose has evolved, the region remains a symbol of Jewish cultural identity within Russia, promoting initiatives to preserve this heritage through education and cultural events.
The text may have been translated automatically and may contain errors.
The text was generated by artificial intelligence and may contain errors.
Curiosities
Historical Significance: Yevreyskaya Avtonomnaya Oblast’ was established in 1934 as a Jewish autonomous region, designed to provide a territory for Jewish settlement in the Soviet Union.
Cultural Heritage: The region has a rich cultural heritage, with numerous Jewish communities contributing to arts, music, and literature throughout its history.
Unique Geography: Yevreyskaya Avtonomnaya Oblast’ is located in the Russian Far East, characterized by a mixed landscape of rivers, hills, and forests, providing a unique environmental setting.
Demographics: At its peak, the Jewish population in Yevreyskaya Avtonomnaya Oblast’ was significant, representing a unique demographic composition in the region.
Present-Day Status: Today, Yevreyskaya Avtonomnaya Oblast’ is known for its diverse population and continues to preserve aspects of its Jewish heritage despite historical challenges.
The text may have been translated automatically and may contain errors.
The text was generated by artificial intelligence and may contain errors.
Travelers' entries
Do you know more about this place? Do you know its interesting history or some interesting facts, or maybe something in particular caught your attention? Become our expert and share information with visitors from different parts of the world!
Log in to add an entry. Create a free account now!.
Hint: To enlarge the map, double-click on it. You can also use the +/- buttons in the upper left corner of the map.
Together, let's create a great collection of videos showing unusual attractions from the following places as well:
Watch again.
