Novgorod the Great
| Veliky Novgorod (English) Великий Новгород (Russian) |
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.png) Counter-Clockwise: the Millennium of Russia, cathedral of St. Sophia, the fine arts museum, St. George's Monastery, the Kremlin, Yaroslav's Court |
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.svg) Location of Novgorod Oblast in Russia |
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 Veliky Novgorod
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| Anthem | none |
| Administrative status (as of February 2015) | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Novgorod Oblast |
| Administratively subordinated to | city of oblast significance of Veliky Novgorod |
| Administrative center of | Novgorod Oblast, city of oblast significance of Veliky Novgorod |
| Municipal status (as of September 2010) | |
| Urban okrug | Veliky Novgorod Urban Okrug |
| Administrative center of | Veliky Novgorod Urban Okrug, Novgorodsky Municipal District |
| Mayor (Head) | Yury Bobryshev |
| Representative body | Duma |
| Statistics | |
| Area | 90 km2 (35 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 Census) | 218,717 inhabitants |
| - Rank in 2010 | 85th |
| Population (January 2011 est.) | 218,681 inhabitants |
| Density | 2,430/km2 (6,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MSK (UTC+03:00) |
| First mentioned | 859 or 862 |
| Previous names | Novgorod (until June 14, 1999) |
| Postal code(s) | 173000–173005, 173007–173009, 173011–173016, 173018, 173020–173025, 173700, 173899, 173920, 173955, 173990, 173999 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 8162 |
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| Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings | |
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| Location | Russian Federation |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iv, vi |
| Reference | 604 |
| UNESCO region | European Russia |
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| Inscription | 1992 (16th Session) |
Veliky Novgorod (Russian: Вели́кий Но́вгород; IPA: [vʲɪˈlʲikʲɪj ˈnovɡərət]), also known as Novgorod the Great, or Novgorod Veliky, or just Novgorod, is one of the most important historic cities in Russia, which serves as the administrative center of Novgorod Oblast. It is situated on the M10 federal highway connecting Moscow and St. Petersburg. The city lies along the Volkhov River just downstream from its outflow from Lake Ilmen. UNESCO recognized Novgorod as a World Heritage Site in 1992. Population: 218,717 (2010 Census);216,856 (2002 Census);229,126 (1989 Census).
At its peak during the 14th century, the city was the capital of the Novgorod Republic and one of Europe's largest cities.
The Sofia First Chronicle makes initial mention of it in 859, while the Novgorod First Chronicle first mentions it in 862, when it was purportedly already a major Baltics to Byzantium station on the trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks. The Charter of Veliky Novgorod recognizes 859 as the year when the city was first mentioned.
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