Krasnodar, formerly known as Yekaterinodar, is a major city located in southern Russia on the Kuban River. It serves as the administrative center of Krasnodar Krai and currently holds the status of the largest city in both the Southern Federal District and the southern region of the country.
The city has experienced significant population growth over the last decade, with a current population of 1,154,885 residents. This expansion has established Krasnodar as the tenth-largest city in Russia, with the broader Urban Okrug reaching up to 1.263 million residents.