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Novgorod the Great

Veliky Novgorod (English)
Великий Новгород (Russian)
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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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Location of Novgorod Oblast in Russia
Veliky Novgorod is located in Novgorod Oblast
Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod
Location of Veliky Novgorod in Novgorod Oblast
Coordinates: 58°33′N 31°16′E / 58.550°N 31.267°E / 58.550; 31.267Coordinates: 58°33′N 31°16′E / 58.550°N 31.267°E / 58.550; 31.267
Coat of Arms of Veliky Novgorod.svg
Flag of Veliky Novgorod.svg
Coat of arms
Flag
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
Official website
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List
The medieval walls of Novgorod (pictured) withstood many sieges
Location Russian Federation
Type Cultural
Criteria ii, iv, vi
Reference 604
UNESCO region European Russia
Inscription history
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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