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Novhorod-Siverskyi (Ukrainian: Новгород-Сіверський, IPA: [ˈnɔu̯ɦorod ˈs⁽ʲ⁾iwersʲkɪj]) is a historic city in Chernihiv Oblast, northern Ukraine. It serves as the administrative center of Novhorod-Siverskyi Raion, although until 18 July 2020 it was incorporated as a city of oblast significance and did not belong to ...
- 11.81 km² (4.56 sq mi)
- Chernihiv Oblast
Novhorod-Siverskyy, city, northern Ukraine. The city emerged probably in the late 10th century. In the 11th century it was the centre of the Siversk principality in Kievan Rus. It was under Lithuanian (1356–1503), Russian (1503–1618), and Polish (1618–54) rule before becoming a part of the Cossack-controlled state known as the Hetmanate.
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The Principality of Novgorod-Seversk or Novhorod-Siversk was a medieval Rus' principality centered on the town now called Novhorod-Siverskyi. The principality emerged after the central power of Kievan Rus' declined in the late 11th century, and Sviatoslav Olgovich managed to establish a local dynasty, the Olgovichi , as a branch of the Rurikid ...
Novhorod-Siverskyi [Новгород-Сіверський; Novhorod-Sivers'kyj]. Map: I-14. (City plan: Novhorod-Siverskyi.) A city (2019 pop 13,031) on the Desna River and a raion center in Chernihiv oblast. According to archeological evidence it was founded in the 980s.
Novhorod-Siverskyi Raion (Ukrainian: Новгород-Сіверський район) is a raion (district) of Chernihiv Oblast, northern Ukraine. Its administrative centre is located at Novhorod-Siverskyi. Population: 62,141 (2022 estimate).
- 1,804 km² (697 sq mi)
- Chernihiv Oblast
Sep 24, 2013 · 7 reviews. #1 of 15 things to do in Novhorod-Siverskyi. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Write a review. What people are saying. By koteek. “ An interesting area to exlpore ” Aug 2018. I thoroughly enjoyed walking around the grounds of this monastery. Some nice views of the Desna River valley from here as well. “ Inspiring Visit ” Nov 2012.
Jun 8, 2023 · Located in the Chernihiv region, 55 kilometers from the border with Russia, Novhorod-Siverskyi was under occupation for over a month in 2022, with the bridge across the Seim River — the main road leading into town — blown up by Ukraine on the first day of Russia’s invasion.
