Izhevsk is the capital city of the Udmurt Republic, Russia, situated along the Izh River in the Western Urals. Its population is 629000 people. It is the nineteenth largest city in Russia and the largest in the republic. From 1984 to 1987, the city was called Ustinov. The city is a major hub of industry, commerce, politics, culture, and education in the Volga Region. It is world-famous for its defence, engineering, and metallurgy industries. Izhevsk has the titles of the Armoury Capital of Russia and the City of Labour Glory.
