Veliky Novgorod

Not to be confused with Nizhny Novgorod.
"Novgorod" redirects here. For other uses, see Novgorod (disambiguation).

Veliky Novgorod
Великий Новгород
City[1]
Counter-clockwise from top right: the Millennium of Russia, cathedral of Saint Sophia, the fine arts museum, St. George's Monastery, the Kremlin, Yaroslav's Court
Counter-clockwise from top right: the Millennium of Russia, cathedral of Saint Sophia, the fine arts museum, St. George's Monastery, the Kremlin, Yaroslav's Court
Flag of Veliky Novgorod
Flag
Coat of arms of Veliky Novgorod
Coat of arms
Location of Veliky Novgorod
Map
Veliky Novgorod is located in Novgorod Oblast
Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod
Location of Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod is located in European Russia
Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod (European Russia)
Veliky Novgorod is located in Europe
Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod (Europe)
Coordinates: 58°33′N 31°16′E / 58.550°N 31.267°E / 58.550; 31.267
CountryRussia
Federal subjectNovgorod Oblast[2]
First mentioned859[3]
Government
 • BodyDuma[4]
 • Mayor (Head)[4]Aleksandr Rozbaum
Area
[5]
 • Total
90 km2 (30 sq mi)
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Population
 (2010 Census)[6]
 • Total
218,717
 • Estimate 
(January 2011)[5]
218,681
 • Rank85th in 2010
 • Density2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi)
 • Subordinated tocity of oblast significance of Veliky Novgorod[2]
 • Capital ofNovgorod Oblast,[2] city of oblast significance of Veliky Novgorod[2]
 • Urban okrugVeliky Novgorod Urban Okrug[7]
 • Capital ofVeliky Novgorod Urban Okrug,[7] Novgorodsky Municipal District[7]
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK Edit this on Wikidata[8])
Postal code(s)[9]
173000–173005, 173007–173009, 173011–173016, 173018, 173020–173025, 173700, 173899, 173920, 173955, 173990, 173999
Dialing code(s)+7 8162
OKTMO ID49701000001
Websitewww.adm.nov.ru
Official nameHistoric Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings
CriteriaCultural: (ii)(iv)(vi)
Reference604
Inscription1992 (16th Session)

Veliky Novgorod (/vəˈliːki ˈnɒvɡərɒd/ və-LEE-kee NOV-gə-rod; Russian: Великий Новгород, IPA: [vʲɪˈlʲikʲɪj ˈnovɡərət]; lit. 'Great Newtown'),[10] 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,[11] being first mentioned in the 9th century. The city lies along the Volkhov River just downstream from its outflow from Lake Ilmen and is situated on the M10 federal highway connecting Moscow and Saint Petersburg. UNESCO recognized Novgorod as a World Heritage Site in 1992. The city has a population of 224,286 (2021 Census).[12]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
189725,736—    
192632,764+27.3%
193939,758+21.3%
195960,669+52.6%
1970127,944+110.9%
1979186,003+45.4%
1989229,126+23.2%
2002223,263−2.6%
2010218,717−2.0%
2021224,286+2.5%
Source: Census data

At its peak during the 14th century, the city was the capital of the Novgorod Republic and was one of Europe's largest cities.[13] The "Великий" part was added to the city's name in 1999.[14]

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  4. ^ a b Charter of Veliky Novgorod, Article 6
  5. ^ a b Official website of Veliky Novgorod. Geographic Location (in Russian)
  6. ^ Russian Federal State Statistics Service (2011). Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года. Том 1 [2010 All-Russian Population Census, vol. 1]. Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года [2010 All-Russia Population Census] (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service.
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