Belgorod (Russian: Бе́лгород) is a city and the administrative center of Belgorod Oblast, Russia, situated on the Seversky Donets River just 40 kilometers (25 mi) north of the Ukrainian border. Population: 356,400 (2010 Census preliminary results); 337,030 (2002 Census); 300,408 (1989 Census). Belgorod is served by Belgorod International Airport (EGO)