The republic prospered as the easternmost trading post of the Hanseatic League, and its people were much influenced by the culture of the Byzantines, with the Novgorod school of icon …

2 days ago · Russia - Novgorod, History, Culture: Novgorod arose in the 9th century as one of the earliest centres of the exploitation of the forest hinterland and remained the most important …

The Novgorod Republic emerged out of the disarray of Kievan Rus ’, early in the twelfth century, but this trading city’s commerce-driven economy fostered an independence of mind and …

The city of Novgorod the Great (Novgorod Veliky) is located between Moscow (530 km) and Saint Petersburg (108 km). Its population is estimated at 230,000 people. Novgorod is inscribed on …

Veliky Novgorod, also known simply as Novgorod (Новгород), is the largest city and administrative centre of Novgorod Oblast, Russia. It is one of the oldest cit...

During these times, all the state, public and religious life of Novgorod was concentrated here. It was the place where people kept chronicles and copied the texts of books. The Novgorod …

May 28, 2025 · Veliky Novgorod stands out with its deep-rooted history and rich cultural heritage as one of the oldest cities in Russia. With a past dating back to the 9th…

Medieval Novgorod was one of the greatest art centers of Europe. Its architectural traditions, school of icon-painting, jeweler's and decorative applied art became famous all over the world.

Novgorod was a birthplace of the national style of stone architecture, and one of the oldest national schools of painting. The majority of historical monuments are associated with …

3 days ago · The defense ministry in Moscow said Wednesday that 91 drones had been launched from northern Ukraine against Putin’s residence near Valdai in the Novgorod region of …