Veliky Novgorod, the administrative centre of Novgorod region with a population of 233000, is situated on the banks of the picturesque Volkhov river, in 190 kilometers to the south of Saint-Petersburg.
The city was founded more than 11 centuries ago and was the second most important city in ancient Russia. Among the places of interest are the oldest stone building in Russia - St. Sophia's Cathedral (11th century), and the Kremlin. The electro technical, chemical, woodworking and light industries are the main industries in Novgorod.
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