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Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod
, 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:
At its peak during the 14th century, the city was the capital of
Novgorod Republic
and one of Europe's largest cities.
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