Yoshkar-Ola is the capital city of Mari El, Russia. It was formerly known as Tsarevokokshaysk (Царевококшайск) from 1584 to 1919, and as Krasnokokshaysk (Краснококшайск) from 1919 to 1927. Population: 281,248 (2021 census); 248,782 (2010 census); 256,719 (2002 census); 241,601 (1989 Soviet census).
- Country
- Russia, Soviet Union, Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic, Russian Republic
- Inception
- 1584
- Website
- https://www.i-ola.ru/