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Veliky Novgorod (Russian: Великий Новгород, lit. 'Great Newtown', IPA: [vʲɪˈlʲikʲɪj ˈnovɡərət]), also known simply as Novgorod (Новгород), is the largest city and administrative centre of Novgorod Oblast, Russia. It is one of the oldest cities in Russia, being first mentioned in the 9th century.
- 90 km² (30 sq mi)
- Russia
- 25 m (82 ft)
- Novgorod Oblast
Veliky Novgorod, city and administrative centre of Novgorod oblast (region), northwestern Russia, on the Volkhov River just below its outflow from Lake Ilmen. Veliky Novgorod (commonly shortened to Novgorod) is one of the oldest Russian cities, first mentioned in chronicles of 859.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Veliky Novgorod, the third largest city in Russia and the administrative center of Novgorod Oblast, has deep historical roots to Russian culture as a whole. The oldest city of Russia, it is known as the cradle of Russian democracy —its citizens were full participants in representative rule as early as the twelfth century.
Veliky Novgorod – the Birthplace of the Epic Hero Sadko. In the lands of Novgorod, contemporary reality is so intricately interwoven with fiction. The Birthplace of Russia has used its own unique ancient magic to give life to many beautiful legends.
1045 — the first stone cathedral of St. Sophia is founded. 1136 — Novgorod becomes «free in princes» and is now a republic ruled by veche. 1242 — Novgorodians, led by Prince Alexander Nevsky, win the Battle in Ice on the Chudskoye Lake against the Livonian knights.
Learn about the cultural and historical significance of Novgorod, Russia's first capital and a centre of Orthodox spirituality and art. Explore the medieval monuments, frescoes, manuscripts and archaeological layers that illustrate the development of Russian architecture and culture.
Novgorod of Russia. Novgorod arose in the 9th century as one of the earliest centres of the exploitation of the forest hinterland and remained the most important commercial centre of the Kievan period.
