Overview of Mariupol

Mariupol, formerly known as Zhdanov, is a port city in southeastern Ukraine.
It is located on the coast of the Sea of Azov, at the mouth of the Kalmius River.
Mariupol is the largest city in Priazovye (geographical region around the Sea of Azov) in Donetsk Region. It's also a popular sea resort!
Administratively, the city is located in the Donetsk Oblast and historically formed a part of the broader Donetsk Region.
As of October 1, 2008, the city population was 494,587 people.