Chelyabinsk
Chelyabinsk is a city located in the Ural Mountains region of Russia. It serves as the administrative center of Chelyabinsk Oblast and is known for its industrial significance, particularly in metallurgy and machinery. The city has a population of over a million residents and features a mix of modern and Soviet-era architecture.
In February 2013, Chelyabinsk gained international attention when a meteor exploded in the atmosphere above the city, creating a bright flash and shockwave that damaged thousands of buildings. This event highlighted the city's geographical location and its role in scientific studies related to space and meteor impacts.