Join 科学・技術 upcoming events being held in Akhtubinsk. Akhtubinsk is a historical city in Russia's Astrakhan Oblast, known for its aerospace industry, featuring the Akhtubinsk Airfield which has been the site of many important aircraft tests, as well as its picturesque steppe landscapes, traditional Cossack culture, and the iconic Akhtuba River, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation, making it a unique destination for both history and nature enthusiasts.