Belgorod Oblast is a federal subject of Russia. Its administrative center is the city of Belgorod. As of 2021, the population is 1,540,486.

Belgorod is a city that serves as the administrative center of Belgorod Oblast, Russia, located on the Seversky Donets River, approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) north of the border with Ukraine. It has a population of 339,978 (2021 Census).