Pskov

Pskov
Псков
From the top to bottom-right, Pskov Kremlin, Golden Quay, Church of Saint Basil of Caesarea, Pskov Academic Drama Theatre
Interactive map of Pskov
Pskov
Location of Pskov
Pskov
Pskov (European Russia)
Pskov
Pskov (Europe)
Coordinates: 57°49′N 28°20′E / 57.817°N 28.333°E / 57.817; 28.333
CountryRussia
Federal subjectPskov Oblast
First mentioned903
Government
 • BodyCity Duma
 • HeadBoris Yolkin
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Population
 • Total
203,279
 • Estimate 
(2025)
185,486 (−8.8%)
 • Rank91st in 2010
 • Subordinated toCity of Pskov
 • Capital ofPskov Oblast, Pskovsky District
 • Urban okrugPskov Urban Okrug
 • Capital ofPskov Urban Okrug, Pskovsky Municipal District
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK )
Postal code
180xxx
Dialing code+7 8112
OKTMO ID58701000001
City DayJuly 23
Websitewww.pskovgorod.ru

Pskov (Russian: Псков, IPA: [ˈpskof] ; see also names in other languages) is a city in northwestern Russia and the administrative center of Pskov Oblast, located about 20 kilometers (12 mi) east of the Estonian border, on the Velikaya River. Population: 193,082 (2021 census); 203,279 (2010 census); 202,780 (2002 census); 203,789 (1989 Soviet census).

Pskov is one of the oldest cities in Russia. During the Middle Ages, it served as the capital of the Pskov Republic and was a trading post of the Hanseatic League before it was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Moscow and became an important border fortress in the Tsardom of Russia.