Novosibirsk is the largest city in Siberia. The population exceeds 1.5 million people. Two federal highways M-51 "Baikal" and M-52 "Chuiski" pass through Novosibirsk. Situated on the longest river in Russia, the river Ob flows through Novosibirsk, the city is a large river port, with access to the sea. The longest road in the world, Trans-Siberian Railway, passes Through Novosibirsk. Town owes Trans-Siberian Railway for its rapid development.