Stary Oskol is a hometown of Fedor Emelianenko

Fedor Emelianenko is a Russian heavyweight mixed martial arts  fighter. He is the current World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts, Heavyweight Champion and the last holder of thePride Heavyweight Championship. 

When Fedor was 2 years old his family moved to Stary Oskol. It is here in Stary Oskol where Fedor Emelianenko became famous.Fedor says that he likes his small town Stary Oskol and he is happy there. 

So where is Russia is Stary Oskol? Stary Oskol (Ста́рый Оско́л) is a city in Belgorod Oblast, Russia.  It is located at  618 km south of Moscow, on the Oskol River. Population: 217,900 (2004 est.); It was founded as a fortress in 1593, as part of the souther fortification line around Moscow. In the 17th century, the town was sacked by Crimean Tatars and Ukranian Cossaks. Later it was affected by the Russian Civil War in 1919, as well as World War II After World War II industry developed in the city and its population started to grow.Stary Oskol is an important mining town of iron ore, situated at the border of the Kursk Magnetic Anomaly,one of the largest deposits of iron ore worldwide. More than eight million tons of iron ore are mined here per year. 

...on the border between Asia and Europe in Russia

Finally found a great video about Anna's hometown-Chelyabinsk.

Where is the pancake capital of Russia?

Who would think that a small town Sengiley on the right bank of Volga river in Ulyanovsk region of Russia with the population of about 8.000 people would become a serious threat to famous American giant chain IHOP?  Sengiley has all the reasons to become the next pancake empire. It was founded in 1666 by russian cossacks as a defensive fortress. The nature around is wonderful. Wide Volga river (10 km to the opposite bank), picturesque hills, spring fields and green forests. But the most important is that Sengiley is also known as a pancake capital of Volga region. There are 2 great frying pans in Sengiley. They are 1 and 2 m in diameter. That's why we make the biggest pans in Volga region. Many people come here to taste them. They are very delicious! 

P.S. I'm afraid IHOP can go out of business...

Where in Russia is Ivanovo?

Historically, Ivanovo has traditionally been called the textile capital of Russia and since most textile workers are women it is not surprising that Ivanovo is called the "Town of Brides". In other words, if you are looking for a Russian bride or wife, you should definitely consider going there. 

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Where in Russia is Barnaul?

Stay tuned: Leslie will give us the answer...

Where is Russia?

Since I am not really strong in geography and don't have any creative writing skills, I decided to look for an answer on the internet. The best answer so far, I found on the WowRussia.com: