Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod
Великий Новгород | |
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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 | |
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Coat of arms | |
Interactive map of Veliky Novgorod | |
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| Coordinates: 58°33′N 31°16′E / 58.550°N 31.267°E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Novgorod Oblast |
| First mentioned | 859 (not archaeologically confirmed) |
| Government | |
| • Body | Duma |
| • Mayor (Head) | Aleksandr Rozbaum |
| Area | |
• Total | 90 km2 (35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 218,717 |
• Estimate (2025) | 218,681 (−0%) |
| • Rank | 85th in 2010 |
| • Density | 2,400/km2 (6,300/sq mi) |
| • Subordinated to | city of oblast significance of Veliky Novgorod |
| • Capital of | Novgorod Oblast, city of oblast significance of Veliky Novgorod |
| • Urban okrug | Veliky Novgorod Urban Okrug |
| • Capital of | Veliky Novgorod Urban Okrug, Novgorodsky Municipal District |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK ) |
| Postal codes | 173000–173005, 173007–173009, 173011–173016, 173018, 173020–173025, 173700, 173899, 173920, 173955, 173990, 173999 |
| Dialing code | +7 8162 |
| OKTMO ID | 49701000001 |
| Website | www |
| Official name | Historic Monuments of Novgorod and Surroundings |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iv)(vi) |
| Reference | 604 |
| Inscription | 1992 (16th Session) |
Veliky Novgorod (/vəˈliːki ˈnɒvɡərɒd/ ⓘ və-LEE-kee NOV-gə-rod; Russian: Великий Новгород, IPA: [vʲɪˈlʲikʲɪj ˈnovɡərət]; lit. 'Great Newtown'), 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. 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).
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1897 | 25,736 | — |
| 1926 | 32,764 | +27.3% |
| 1939 | 39,758 | +21.3% |
| 1959 | 60,669 | +52.6% |
| 1970 | 127,944 | +110.9% |
| 1979 | 186,003 | +45.4% |
| 1989 | 229,126 | +23.2% |
| 2002 | 223,263 | −2.6% |
| 2010 | 218,717 | −2.0% |
| 2021 | 224,286 | +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. The "Великий" (Veliky) part was added to the city's name in 1999.