Novgorod

:For other cities named Novgorod see Novgorod (disambiguation).

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Velikiy Novgorod (?????????) is the foremost historic city of North-Western Russia, situated on the highway (and railway) connecting Moscow and St Petersburg. "Novgorod" is the Russian for "new city", whereas "Velikiy" means "the Great". An administrative centre of Novgorod Oblast, the city lies along the Volkhov River just below its outflow from Lake Ilmen. Its population is estimated at 290,000.

Related Topics:
Russia - Moscow - St Petersburg - Novgorod Oblast - Volkhov River - Lake Ilmen

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