Podolsk
Podolsk is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located in the western suburbs of Moscow on the Pakhra River, about 35–40 kilometers southwest of central Moscow. It serves as the administrative center of Podolsk Urban Okrug. The population is roughly 190,000 people.
The city developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries around railway facilities and industrial enterprises,
Podolsk has a diversified industrial economy, with metalworking, engineering, and chemical sectors, along with light and
Cultural life in Podolsk includes museums, theaters, and a range of cultural institutions. The city also hosts
Overall, Podolsk functions as a sizable suburban-industrial center within the Moscow region, balancing manufacturing activity with