Basic moments

Veliky Novgorod covers an area of ​​90.1 km². It is the administrative center of the Novgorod region, two-thirds of whose residents live within the city limits. In 2018, the number of Novgorod residents was 222,868 people.

Original, peaceful and unusually friendly Novgorod tenaciously clings to its great past, which perfectly “feeds” the city budget. There are no shortage of tourists on the banks of the Volkhov River, and this popularity no longer surprises anyone. Here they know how to meet and greet any guest, using the national flavor as skillful self-promotion, and the creations of ancient Russian architects as an aesthetic lure. However, the “Father of Russian Cities” is not famous for its architecture alone. Historical and art museums, theaters, luxurious parks and the endless ultramarine expanse of Lake Ilmen - all these alternative “locations” are no less popular among tourists than the famous Novgorod Kremlin.

Story

All documentary information about the founding of Veliky Novgorod is quite contradictory. Moreover, not only the year in which the site was founded, but also the century has not yet been clarified. As a result, the “birth date” of the city is still considered to be the time period between the 8th and 9th centuries.

Relatively clear chronicle references to Novgorod, as the center of the land of the same name, can be traced back to 862, when the Varangian princes, led by the legendary Rurik, were invited to rule in the city. Delighted by such a warm welcome from the stubborn Russians, the descendants of the Vikings zealously got down to business and soon put an end to the eternal Novgorod problem - civil strife between local clans.

By 1136, the Novgorodians, who had grown rich from trading with the Hansa and were thoroughly arrogant, became so bold that they declared themselves an independent republic. As a result, the “Father of Russian Cities” took on a life of its own, the course of which only local authorities had the right to regulate. Having organized some semblance of a democratic state on their lands, the Novgorodians chose their own rulers and expelled them themselves, which provoked black envy among the residents of neighboring principalities.

The local territories did not suffer from the Mongol-Tatar invasion. For some unknown reason, the nomads were too lazy to look into this part of Rus', so in the case of the yoke, the local inhabitants escaped with a slight fright and a generous tribute. However, already in 1201, luck turned against the ancient city. Systematic crop failures and famine, the claims of the Swedes and Moscow led to the fact that in 1478 the Novgorod Republic lost its own independence and became part of the Russian state.

Weather in Veliky Novgorod

Veliky Novgorod belongs to the temperate continental climate zone, which is characterized by long and severe winters and relatively warm summers. But this is the so-called “dry” data. In fact, the weather in one of the oldest cities in the country is very fickle, so no weather forecaster can predict all the surprises that the calendar year has in store for Novgorodians. As an example: the average local July temperature is +17 °C, while in different years this month delights city guests with both 30-degree heat and the traditional northern +12 °C.

Veliky Novgorod is very beautiful in autumn. Against the background of golden foliage, the local architectural heritage looks most advantageous, if not epic. It is better to go in September, as this month is considered the warmest and most suitable for walking.

The northern winter with its lush snowdrifts and bitter frosts comes to Novgorod at the end of November. The average local January temperature is -15 °C, while, according to city residents, from time to time nature demonstrates the opposite incidents, and then the Novgorod streets are filled with slush, and a fine icy drizzle falls from the sky.

Main tourist destinations

It is customary to start getting acquainted with the historical heritage of the city with Detinets - also known as the Novgorod Kremlin. This massive defensive complex made of red brick is a kind of reincarnation of the first wooden Kremlin, which appeared here in 1490, after the annexation of the Novgorod Republic to the Moscow Principality. In addition to the walls of Detinets, the architectural ensemble includes the former residence of Russian metropolitans and one of the most beautiful Orthodox churches - St. Sophia Cathedral, as well as the regional library and the Philharmonic building.

Before you start admiring the historical heritage of the Novgorod center, it is recommended to visit the Krasnaya Izba tourist center, where you can get a free guide to local attractions and an audio guide, and, if necessary, get useful advice regarding accommodation for the night. By the way, about housing: there have never been hotels within the walls of the Kremlin and, most likely, there will not be, so you will have to come to terms with the fact that you will have to go here on excursions, or even drive.

Another wonderful place for Detinets in all respects is the Kremlin Park, on 25 hectares of which there was room for quiet secluded alleys, crazy rides, a boat station, a tennis court and a dozen other locations arranged to suit a variety of preferences.

The territory adjacent to the Kremlin, covering the space between the cathedral, Petrovsky cemetery and the railway station, is called the Sophia side. In the past, this part of the settlement was built up with artisan workshops. Today this is the most modern and lively district of Veliky Novgorod with several ancient churches - the Church of the Holy Trinity, the Church of St. Blaise, the Church of the Twelve Apostles on Propastekh.

The area of ​​Yaroslav's Court, which occupies the right bank of the Volkhov and is connected to Detinets by a humpbacked pedestrian bridge, boasts no less number of ancient buildings. This part of Novgorod is famous for the fact that the legendary Novgorod Torg was once located on its territory. Here supply contracts were concluded, epic brawls between revelry Hanseatic traders and Novgorod merchants took place, and grandiose construction projects took place, which ancient cathedrals remind us of today.

These days, walking around Yaroslav's Courtyard is almost as fun as it was a thousand years ago: the area is filled with cozy coffee shops, shops and various taverns. Tourists who are tired of looking at the architectural treasures of this part of the city can go to the 30 Years of October Park, or relax on the city beach, which also belongs to Torg.

Opponents of mainstream routes have the opportunity to ride through the less publicized corners of the Novgorod side. For example, to “develop” the banks of the Volkhov River and Lake Ilmen, along which several truly ancient examples of Russian temple architecture are scattered. Do not hesitate to look into small towns and villages: in most of them you will definitely find ancient churches that have not been disfigured by modern would-be restorers.

Sights of Veliky Novgorod

In Novgorod, all roads lead to the Kremlin with its Hagia Sophia Cathedral, the Faceted Chamber (the Gothic heritage of German architects) and the St. Sophia belfry. By the way, you can walk around all the buildings and towers of Detinets in just half an hour, but it’s not a sin to linger longer in the temple to admire the luxurious decoration of the altar, as well as the unique ancient frescoes. Curious tourists are also allowed into the belfry, which has become a kind of observation deck, from which a breathtaking panorama of the Trade part of the city opens. Another non-trivial building in Detinets is the “Millennium of Russia” monument, on which you can find exactly 128 of the greatest historical figures, from Prince Rurik to the composer Glinka.

For your information: The Novgorod Kremlin is never empty, so if you don’t want to squeeze through a crowd of equally curious spectators to the sights and take pictures against the backdrop of a forest of monopods, come to Detinets early in the morning.

The maximum concentration of Novgorod churches falls on the territory of Yaroslav's Court, which received its name in honor of Yaroslav the Wise, who moved the Torg here. It is on Dvorishche that the oldest city church and almost the same age as Novgorod is located - St. Nicholas Cathedral, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Other temples in the area are less pompous, but each with its own architectural flair. In particular, the Church of St. George the Victorious in Torg, the Temple of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, the construction of which was “sponsored” by Hanseatic merchants, the Church of the Myrrh-Bearing Women, which is more reminiscent of a fortress, and the Znamensky Cathedral, decorated with ancient frescoes and tiles, are a must-see. Among the secular attractions of the marketplace, the gate tower, the snow-white arcade of the Gostiny Dvor, as well as the Hanseatic Fountain, which appeared here in 2009 in honor of the International Cultural and Economic Forum “XXIX Hanseatic Days of Modern Times”, deserve special attention.

Examples of pre-Petrine temple architecture can easily be found in other parts of Veliky Novgorod. For example, on Ilyina Street you can visit the Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior - the only existing temple building whose walls still preserve the remains of frescoes by Theophanes the Greek himself. No less ancient examples of wall painting are hidden in the Church of the Transfiguration on Nereditsa, and in the Church of Simeon the God-Receiver on Zverina Street you can find a unique fresco calendar in which not a single one of the 365 days of the Orthodox year is forgotten. The topic for a separate excursion could be local monasteries, located mainly in the Novgorod outskirts. Pilgrims are treated especially favorably in the St. George's, St. Nicholas-Vyashchinskaya, Holy Trinity Michael-Klopskaya and Anthony's monasteries.

Advice to tourists: when starting to explore Novgorod’s sights, spare no expense on a good guide (almost all of them are like that here), who will choose an exciting route for you and take the time to turn a classic excursion into an exciting historical performance.

All sights of Veliky Novgorod

Museums and excavation sites

The Great October Revolution and almost 70 years of Soviet power thoroughly “traveled” the canonical appearance of Veliky Novgorod, and therefore most of the city’s monasteries and churches lost a significant share of their wealth. Some of it ended up in the personal collections of nomenklatura workers, some of it leaked outside the Russian state, and the rest was shared among city museums. So, if you have a couple of extra days at your disposal, wander around the city’s exhibitions - they really have something to show off to history buffs.

The curator of local exhibitions is the Novgorod State United Museum-Reserve, whose collections contain many archaeological finds and antiquities. Be sure to spend time on the exhibitions “Russian Icon”, “History of Novgorod and the Novgorod Land from Ancient Times to the 17th Century.” and “Old Russian Carved Wood”, housed by the museum on the territory of the Kremlin, in the building of the Government Places. Special exhibitions (“The City of the Boy Onfim”), amusing master classes and enchanting folklore programs are organized for young tourists, introducing the younger generation to the life, traditions and customs of Novgorodians.

The Museum of Folk Wooden Architecture “Vitoslavlitsy” is a whole open-air village, where each building is either an intricate tower from A. Rowe’s fairy tales, or a charming carved chapel. The museum is located in a picturesque corner between Volkhov and Lake Myachino, not far from the Yuryev Monastery. When signing up for a tour of the historical town, don’t forget to take the younger generation with you. At the museum there is an interactive exhibition “The Farm Yard”, where your rogue will be taught how to care for livestock, and at the same time they will be shown how to shoe and harness a stubborn horse.

The Museum of Fine Arts, which has its exhibitions in the building of the former Assembly of the Nobility, offers an extensive collection of paintings, miniatures and engravings of the 19th-20th centuries, through which it is interesting to trace the history of the country. By the way, the halls of the museum house paintings not only by local artists, but also little-known masterpieces of masters of Russian painting, which the Tretyakov Gallery would not refuse. For example, among the gallery’s exhibits you can find paintings by Tropinin, Aivazovsky, Bryullov and Repin.

An unusual mini-exhibition can be seen in the lobby of the Volkhov Hotel, which is based on things forgotten by the guests. So if you are still not aware of what a cow boot is and what a real union card looks like, there is a chance to correct this misunderstanding. Travelers who are a little fed up with the strict ordering of museum exhibitions can touch the history of the city at archaeological sites. There are two of them in Novgorod: the Trinity Excavation at the corner of Telegina-Redyatina and Troitskaya streets and the Rurik settlement at the source of the Volkhov.

Cultural and entertainment program

At first glance, it may seem that Novgorod is completely and irrevocably stuck in its great past and that the main occupation of travelers who find themselves here is racking up the mileage on excursions around the Kremlin and the streets of Torg. In fact, the city is full of other pleasures available to any visitor.

Comrades who miss cultural events should get a ticket to the Novgorod Academic Drama Theater named after. F. M. Dostoevsky, who has been delighting the local population with performances since 1853. The younger generation will understand and understand more closely the program of the Maly Novgorod Theater for children and youth. If you want to listen to folk melodies performed by local nuggets, welcome to the performances of the Novgorod folk theater “Kudesy”.

Fans of quiet family leisure will be interested in wandering around creative studios such as the Association of People's Creative Initiatives, the Paraskeva School of Traditional Culture, the Lepota modeling studio and taking part in exciting master classes on making toys and mini-sculptures. A real ostrich kingdom awaits guests of the Ilmen country club, located on the shores of the lake of the same name. Well, a fun excursion on a handcar can be organized at the Museum of the Tesovskaya Narrow-Gauge Railway, in the village of Tesovo-Netylsky.

Beaches

Not every summer Novgorodians can afford to splash in the cool waters of Volkhov and Ilmen. So, if during your trip you are caught in the heat that is abnormal for this northern region, grab a towel and hurry to the Kremlin Beach, nestled on the Sofia Embankment, right next to the child. The place is quite “habitable” with a gently sloping sandy beach, changing cabins, dry closets and other amenities of civilization. As for vacationers, there are crowds of them here on hot days; therefore, if you are not ready to sunbathe waist-deep in water or under the Kremlin walls, you should “stake out” a comfortable place in advance.

Another official place for swimming in Veliky Novgorod is Yuryevsky Beach, located next to the St. Yuryev Monastery. In terms of grooming and level of comfort, it is practically no different from its Kremlin competitor: the same changing cabins, the same sand on the shore and the same gentle slope to the water.

Restaurants and cafes

Novgorod is a city generous not only with attractions, but also with all kinds of goodies. There are also plenty of establishments where you can have a thorough meal or just grab some fast food. The most popular and, accordingly, expensive restaurants are “Fregat Flagman”, “Dom Berg”, specializing in merchant cuisine, and “Volkhov”, operating at the hotel of the same name. For express service and set lunches, it is better to go to good old canteens like “Big Spoon”, while it is preferable to look for a children’s menu in “Berg House”, “Napoli”, “On the Sun” and “All Ready”.

Some places are worth visiting not so much because of the quality of the dishes, but because of the atmosphere and non-standard interior solutions, indicating that local restaurateurs have everything in order with humor and creativity. Vivid examples of this are the Malinovka cafe, designed after the example of a Ukrainian mud hut, the CoffeeMolka mini-coffee shop with an exterior that fully reflects the name of the establishment, and the Naffiga Kose Bayan gastrobar, memorable for its “fairytale” toilet.

Not including at least a couple of recipes of ancient Russian cuisine on the menu is considered almost a mortal sin among local eateries, which means that adherents of the culinary traditions of their ancestors in Novgorod will have something to tease their taste buds. In particular, “Derzhavny” tempts with bear meat dishes, “Yuryevskoe Podvorye” with fish pies, “Sadko” with baked pike perch and Streltsy pork, and the cafe-lounge “Varenye” with elk cutlets and Preobrazhensky fish soup. The cost of a meal depends on the quality of the dishes offered and on the image of the establishment: in tourist restaurants and stylish gastrobars you can dine for 1000-1500 rubles (without alcohol), in less popular cafes the average bill is more modest - 600-800 rubles.

Urban transport

A taxi in Veliky Novgorod is inexpensive: getting in is around 100 rubles, a kilometer of travel within the city is from 10 to 15 rubles. Services are offered by both all-Russian offices and private traders, but you will have to negotiate with the latter on the price of the trip. Some companies may provide a car at an hourly rate (mileage will be limited).

The most active ones can rent a bicycle in the Kremlin Park and develop their own excursion route. The first hour of travel will cost about 200 rubles, all subsequent hours will cost 150 rubles. A daily bike subscription costs 700 rubles, a day – already 1000 rubles. A pleasant alternative for fans of technical innovations are Segway scooters, on which you will be allowed to explore the territories of Detinets and Yaroslav’s Dvorishche. The cost of “rides” is from 350 rubles (15 min.).

From spring to late autumn, excursion ships travel along the Volkhov, offering excursions to Lake Ilmen. You can set sail on a fabulous journey from the walls of the Kremlin (Sofia side) or from Yaroslav's courtyard.

Rent a Car

It is advisable to rent a car in Veliky Novgorod if you are planning a tour of the surrounding area. Public transport also runs to remote villages, but, as a rule, not on the most convenient schedule. In addition, not all villages have direct bus connections to the city.

The requirements for the client in Novgorod rental offices are standard: a passport, driver’s license and sufficient funds on a bank card to make a deposit. It is better not to violate the conditions for returning the car specified in the contract, since the company takes a hefty bribe from the client for being late. The cost directly depends on the model and class of the car: creations of the domestic automobile industry (Lada Granta) can be rented for 1,200 rubles per day. Foreign cars are more expensive – from 1,750 rubles (Chevrolet Spark). The offices promise a serious discount to clients who rent a car for a period of 8 days or more.

Novgorod hotels

Magnets, mugs and T-shirts with views of the “Father of Russian Cities” are, of course, cool and budget-friendly, but few people are impressed anymore. Don’t hesitate to stop by the Krasnaya Izba information center once again, where you will be given a whole lecture about authentic and, importantly, practical gifts.

Be sure to buy local gingerbread, the recipes for which Novgorodians are very proud of, claiming that their ancestors baked similar delicacies a thousand years ago. In addition to the baked goods, you can grab local honey, fireweed produced by the Emelyanovskaya eco-factory, Novgorod kvass and Lesok fruit drinks, “mixed” with wild herbs and northern berries.

Vegans and healthy eaters usually stock up on vegetable oils and cereals from the Butter King brand: full of benefits and no GMOs. A wide range of liqueurs, tinctures and balms is offered by the Novgorod Alkon plant, whose products have been “amusing” Novgorodians, and at the same time residents of neighboring cities, for more than 120 years. Well, adherents of a healthy lifestyle and other teetotalers can expect local mineral water and Uspolon lemonades.

Where to stay in Veliky Novgorod

The bulk of tourists arriving in Veliky Novgorod settle in the Torg area, as well as on the Sofia side: here the sights are just a stone's throw away, and the benefits of civilization are in complete order. Lazy and thrifty friends can look for housing closer to the city outskirts, where price tags are more affordable.

Most local hotels are options with three stars, or even without them at all. The most prestigious establishment in the city is considered to be the Park Inn, a four-star business hotel with an average room rate of 5,000 rubles. If you come to Novgorod strictly for excursion purposes and want everything to be “at your fingertips,” stay at Volkhov, Intourist and Truvor, located as close as possible to the historical center.

A good alternative for companies and families who are not indifferent to the beauty of northern nature are country guest houses and camp sites like the Yuryevsky Podvorye, scattered along the banks of the Volkhov and Ilmen. If you are on a limited travel budget, it is not forbidden to look into local hostels (BM, Home Hostel), where for 500-1000 rubles they will provide you with a relatively decent overnight stay.

How to get there

By plane. Despite the fact that Veliky Novgorod has an airport in Krechevitsa, civilian planes do not fly here. If you plan to get to the “Father of Russian Cities” by air, then you will have to get off the ramp in St. Petersburg Pulkovo. Well, then we go to the Northern capital (buses No. 39, K39), buy a ticket for an electric train or bus going in the Novgorod direction, and enjoy the northern landscapes passing by outside the window.

By bus. There is an intensive bus service between St. Petersburg and Novgorod. Starting from 7:30 in the morning, and then every hour, regular buses from St. Petersburg “drive” here (departure from station No. 2, Obvodny Canal embankment). You can get to the birthplace of birch bark letters from the Mother See with passing Turline buses (departing daily at 21:00 and 21:30 from the Skhodnenskaya metro station). Other cities connected to Novgorod by direct bus routes include Staraya Russa, Petrozavodsk, Tver, Chudovo and Pskov.

By train. As for railway transport, train 711A, commuter train 6925 and the branded Lastochka train (departure from Moskovsky Station) run from the Northern capital to Novgorod. From Moscow to Veliky Novgorod you can take train 042A, which departs every evening in a northerly direction from Leningradsky Station. Another option is to travel by Sapsan to Chudov and transfer to a direct bus to Novgorod.

By car. For those who prefer to travel behind the wheel of their own car, we can recommend the route through Chudovo, along the E105/M10 highway (departing from St. Petersburg). This is the shortest route, although there are toll sections of the road. Another acceptable option is the E95 highway. The optimal route from Moscow is through Klin, along the E105/M10 highway.

Date of formation Head of the municipal district

Shvetsov Anatoly Georgievich

Population ()

56.5 thousand people (2nd place)

Density Square Auto code numbers Official site OKATO code

Novgorod municipal district- a municipal entity within the Novgorod region of the Russian Federation.

Geography

Area 4,596.6 km² (agricultural land - 1,110 km², forests - 2,642 km²).

Lake Ilmen is located in the south of the region.

Story

Medvedsky, Novgorod and Bronnitsky districts were formed on August 1 as part of the Novgorod district of the Leningrad region. In 1930, the division into districts was abolished. The village of Proletary, Bronnitsky district, has been a working village since January 30, 1931. By a resolution of the Presidium of the Leningrad Regional Executive Committee of March 11, 1931, the Bronnitsky district was renamed into Mstinsky, and its center, the village of Bronnitsa, into the village of Msta. On January 1, 1932, by decree of the Presidium of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee, the Mstinsky district was abolished, and its territory was transferred to the Novgorod region, and by decree of the Presidium of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee of September 20, 1931, Medvedsky was abolished by annexing to the Novgorod region. By resolutions of the Presidium of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee of February 15, 1935, part of the district’s territory was transferred to the newly formed Shimsky District, and on August 20, 1935, the village of Krechevitsy, Novgorod District, was transformed into a workers’ village. In 1936, the national village councils of the district were the Ermolinsky Village Council - Latvian, and the Novonikolaevsky Village Council - German. By decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR dated September 19, 1939, it was transformed into a workers' settlement - Tesovo-Netylsky. By decree of March 11, 1941, the Mstinsky district was restored from part of the territories of the Novgorod and Krestetsky districts.

During the Great Patriotic War, the Novgorod and Mstinsky districts were occupied. In 1944, the territory was liberated and on July 5, the Novgorod and Mstinsky districts became part of the newly formed Novgorod region. Since 1959, Tesovsky has been a working village. In 1962-1965, during the all-Union reform to divide into rural and industrial areas, the Novgorod rural district was formed, which included the territory of the village councils of the abolished Batetsky, Mstinsky, Novgorod, Chudovsky districts and the territory of the Aleksandrovsky village council of the abolished Malovishersky district. The workers' settlements of Tesovo-Netylsky and Tesovsky were administratively subordinate to the city of regional significance - Novgorod. And the working village of Krechevitsy was included in the Novgorod rural district. By the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR dated January 12, 1965, the Novgorod rural district was transformed into an administrative-territorial district and the Krestetsky, Malovishersky and Chudovsky districts were recreated. In the same year, by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR dated December 30, 1966, the Batetsky district was restored, its territory included nine village councils of the Novgorod region and one village council from the Soletsky district.

By the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR dated November 6, 1975, the Leninsky and Oktyabrsky districts were formed in the city of regional subordination - Novgorod, then by the decision of the regional executive committee dated October 13, 1975, the Volkhovsky village was transformed into a workers' village, and from November 10 of the same year, the Krechevitsky and Volkhovsky village councils administratively subordinate to the Oktyabrsky district of Novgorod.

Pankovka has been a workers' settlement since March 28, 1977. By resolutions of the Novgorod Regional Duma of March 26, 2003, the villages of Baranikha and Lakhnovo on the territory of the Rakomsky and Novoselitsky village councils were given the status of a settlement - a village.

Administrative division

• Regional laws of June 7, 2004 No. 284-OZ and January 17, 2005 No. 400-OZ “On establishing the boundaries of municipalities included in the territory of the Novgorod municipal district, giving them the status of urban and rural settlements and determining administrative centers” allocated 22 municipalities: 4 urban and 18 rural settlements.

Settlement	Center	Chapter
Pankovskoe urban settlement	r.p. Pankovka	Tsupik Viktor Konstantinovich
Proletarian urban settlement	r.p. Proletarian	Paramonova Nina Yurievna
Tesovo-Netylskoe urban settlement	r.p. Tesovo-Netylsky	Ilyushkina Nina Yurievna
Tesovskoe urban settlement	r.p. Tesovsky	Glushak Vera Pavlovna
Bozhonskoe rural settlement	Bozhonka village	Prokofieva Lidia Pavlovna
Borkovskoe rural settlement	Borki village	Kornetova Tatyana Borisovna
Bronnitskoe rural settlement	Bronnitsa village	Evseeva Ekaterina Nikolaevna
Volotovo rural settlement	Volkhovets village	Starikova Alexandra Dmitrievna
Gostetsky rural settlement	Gostsy village	Ignatieva Tatyana Grigorievna
Grigorovskoe rural settlement	Grigorovo village	Smirnov Andrey Valerievich
Ermolinskoe rural settlement	Ermolino village	Mendunen Valentina Toivovna
Lesnovskoe rural settlement	Lesnaya village	Solomakhina Ekaterina Nikolaevna
Novomelnitskoye rural settlement	village Novaya Melnitsa	Nikiforova Nadezhda Vasilievna
Novoselitskoe rural settlement	Novoselitsy village	Statsenko Lyudmila Vladimirovna
Podberezskoe rural settlement	Podberezye village	Sorokina Emma Ernstovna
Rakom rural settlement	village Staroe Rakomo	Ivanova Galina Ivanovna
Savinskoe rural settlement	village Savino	Babich Vitaly Ivanovich
Selogorsk rural settlement	village of Selo-Gora	Fadeeva Galina Aleksandrovna
Sergovskoe rural settlement	village of Sergovo	Barinov Stanislav Vasilievich
Syrkovskoe rural settlement	village of Syrkovo	Pavlov Arkady Dmitrievich
Trubichinskoe rural settlement	Trubichino village	Bystrova Nadezhda Mikhailovna
Chechulinskoe rural settlement	village Chechulino	Okulova Galina Grigorievna

Demography

The population of the district is about 56.5 thousand people (as of January 1, 2008), including about 19 thousand living in urban areas. In total, there are 4 urban-type settlements and 199 rural settlements.

Economy

Industry

In 2008, Volume of goods shipped Manufacturing industries (large and medium-sized organizations) 5.0 billion rubles.

• OJSC "Stroydetal"
• OJSC "Podberezsky Bread Products Plant", Podberezye village
• FSUE "261 Repair Plant of the Russian Ministry of Defense", Pankovka
• State Institution "Correctional Colony No. 7", Pankovka village
• Flyderer LLC, Podberezye village, production of particle board (chipboard) from little-demanded hardwood.

Agriculture

Transport

Coat of arms and flag

Coat of arms of the district

Heraldic description

In an azure (blue, blue) field on a silver tip, burdened with two oncoming azure (blue, light blue) fish, a straight-floating golden boat with a trident at the end of the mast and with a silver sail, burdened with a golden sun, thinly bordered with scarlet (red), and On the sides of the rook there are two rising golden bears facing it and supporting it.

Culture

There are five municipal cultural institutions in the region - with branches in populated areas: the inter-settlement central library and four inter-settlement centers: Chechulinsky, Borkovsky, Proletarsky and Pankovsky. In the villages of Borki, Ermolino, Chechulino and the village of Proletary there are municipal institutions for additional education for children - children's art schools.

Mass media

The weekly newspaper “Zvezda” is published in the district (the founder is the administration of the Novgorod municipal district). The newspaper is published from

Today the Novgorod region is one of the smallest in the Northwestern Federal District. Tourists visit mainly ancient cities - Staraya Russa, Valdai and, of course, Veliky Novgorod, where many monuments of ancient Russian architecture have been preserved.

Transport

Aircraft

There are currently no regular air connections with the Novgorod region. There is an airport in Krechevitsa in the region, but it does not accept regular civil flights.

The closest airport to Veliky Novgorod is Pulkovo International Airport St. Petersburg). It is about 175 km from the regional capital.

Trains

Three railways diverge from the regional center - to St. Petersburg, Luga and Chudovo. Trains from Veliky Novgorod to St. Petersburg run several times a day. There is only one train per day from Veliky Novgorod to Moscow.

Buses

Bus service in the Novgorod region is much better developed than rail transport. Buses run regularly (every one and a half to two hours) from Veliky Novgorod to St. Petersburg, and communication with remote towns in the region is established. By bus you can get to Pskov, Tver and even Riga. But there are practically no flights between Moscow and Veliky Novgorod. Information about the Moscow-Veliky Novgorod bus appears periodically, but it cannot be verified. Such a bus is not listed in the official schedules of the Moscow and Novgorod stations. So you can't count on him.

By your car

The main federal highway M10 (“Russia”) passes through the Novgorod region, running from Moscow to St. Petersburg through Tver and Veliky Novgorod. On the same route are the cities of Valdai and Chudovo. Several roads diverge from Veliky Novgorod. To get to Staraya Russa (it is on the southern side of Lake Ilmen, and Veliky Novgorod is on the northern side) you need to take the A116 highway to Shimsk, and then along the P51. To Valdai - along M10.

On water

The Volkhov and Msta rivers, as well as the Valdai and Ilmen lakes, are considered navigable in the Novgorod region. However, the situation with water transport in the region is deplorable. The berths are mainly used by tourist excursion ships. There is no developed intercity communication by water.

Climate

Weather

The climate of the Novgorod region is moderate continental, seasonality is pronounced. The average temperature in January is -7ºС, in July - +16ºС. Precipitation ranges from 200 to 500 mm per year, but up to 800 mm can fall. However, the most precipitation occurs in summer. The growing season lasts 120-130 days a year. Spring is relatively warm, summer is warm but not hot, winter is snowy and mild.

Best time to travel

It is best to go to the Novgorod region in summer or winter; in the off-season, here, as almost everywhere in the European part of Russia, it is cold, damp and slushy. Beautiful, but not too hot in the area in early autumn and late spring. In summer the weather is unpredictable. There may be long rains, or it may be sunny and hot. Lately, the peak of heat has been in August rather than July. July has been characterized by almost daily rain for several years in a row.

Traditions

Religion

The vast majority of residents of the Novgorod region profess Orthodoxy. In Veliky Novgorod there is one of the oldest Russian cathedrals - the Church of St. Sophia of Novgorod. In this small city, which can be walked from end to end in an hour and a half, there are several dozen churches. There are several large monasteries in the region. A small percentage of Catholics live in the Novgorod region. In Veliky Novgorod there is the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

Language

Residents of the Novgorod region speak Russian.

Kitchen

Traditional Russian cuisine is widespread in the Novgorod region. Recently, it has begun to revive, and now in many cafes in the city you can try various old Russian fish dishes, cereals, soups, and also drink sbiten or mead. Mead is the most famous drink in Novgorod. It is sold here at almost every turn - both in cafes and restaurants, and in street stalls.

Souvenirs

The most popular Novgorod souvenirs are products made of birch bark, wood and brass. Novgorod is known throughout the world for its ancient birch bark letters, so now birch bark has become almost the main souvenir product. They make everything from it here: hairpins, bookmarks, wallets, ties. Wooden products are no less popular: salt shakers, pepper shakers, sugar bowls, spoons, etc. Jewelry is cast from brass: rings, bracelets, rings, pendants, etc. Everything is in the old Russian style. Exact copies of jewelry found during excavations are also made from brass. Internet and cellular communications in different areas of the region are developed unevenly. There are Internet cafes in cities. In some places you can even find Wi-Fi hotspots.

In remote areas of the region, there may be problems with the Internet. As for cellular operators, MTS, Beeline, MegaFon and TELE2 operate in the region. They will not sell you a SIM card of the latter if you are not registered in the area where this operator operates.

Prices

Prices for groceries in the store do not differ much from Moscow prices. But the prices in the cafe are significantly lower. Museums and public transport are also inexpensive. Hotel prices vary, but are generally very reasonable.

Story

Novgorod land is one of the most ancient territorial entities of Rus'. These lands once belonged to Finno-Ugric tribes, but already in the 6th century the first Slavs came here. In the 8th century, when mass Slavic settlement began across the territory of future Rus', tribes of Slovenians (or Ilmen Slavs) settled here. In the middle of the 9th century (862) they united and called the first prince to Rus' - the Varangian Rurik. At the very source of the Volkhov there is a place called Rurik’s settlement. It is believed that this was where his first princely residence was. After some time, the settlement descends several kilometers downstream of the Volkhov - to the place where the city of Novgorod now stands.

By the middle of the 12th century, Novgorod proclaimed its “liberty in princes,” that is, it asserted the right to independently choose a prince. Gradually, the Novgorod Republic is formed here, in which democracy is established. Issues are resolved at the veche - a gathering of residents, but there are two main city positions - prince and ruler. The first is responsible for military and state affairs, the second for spiritual affairs. The Novgorod Republic conducts successful trade, which is facilitated by the favorable geographical location of Veliky Novgorod - right on the route “from the Varangians to the Greeks.” In addition, Novgorod is part of the Hanseatic Trade Union. All this led to a high percentage of the literate population, because trade requires constant correspondence. The territory of the Novgorod Republic in the 12th century was huge - from the Urals to Lake Peipsi, from the Arctic Ocean to Torzhok.

These lands, located quite far from the southern borders, suffered less than others from the Tatar-Mongol yoke. But they paid tribute, like everyone else. In the 13th century, Novgorodians waged successful wars with their northern neighbors.

In the 15th century, Novgorod experienced a period of fragmentation. The Lithuanian prince Casimir is called to reign, and thereby Novgorod breaks his promise to Moscow to invite only Moscow princes. There is no agreement among the citizens of the republic; not everyone is happy with this choice. In the summer of 1471, the famous Battle of Shelon took place on the Shelon River between the troops of Novgorod and Moscow. Moscow wins. Another 7 years later, in 1478, Ivan III annexed Novgorod to Muscovite Rus'. The city did not resist, since there was no agreement among its inhabitants. Less than 100 years later, in 1570, Ivan the Terrible made not a peaceful, but a military campaign against Novgorod, plundered it and massacred more than half of the population. The tragic events of that time were called the “bloody feast”. At the beginning of the 17th century, the territory of the future Novgorod region was under Swedish leadership, but was then recaptured. Since the beginning of the 18th century, the strategic importance of these lands has been declining, as a new capital, St. Petersburg, is being built to the north, on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. Since 1708, the territory was part of the Ingria province; in 1727, the Novgorod province appeared. In 1918, several provinces in the north-west of the country, including Novgorod, transformed into the Union of Communes of the Northern Region. It did not last long and was abolished in 1919. In 1921, the Novgorod province became part of the North-Western region, and in 1927 it became part of the Leningrad region. During the war, the territory was occupied by the Germans. In 1944, the independent Novgorod region was formed.

Geography

The Novgorod region is located in the north-west of the Russian Plain. Most of it lies in the Priilmenskaya lowland zone. The relief in these places is flat, the soil is very swampy. There are hills in the southeast and northeast - the Valdai Upland and the Tikhvin hilly-moraine ridge, respectively. Several large rivers flow through the Novgorod region: Volkhov, Lovat, Msta, Polist, Shelon. There are a number of large lakes: Valdayskoye, Velye, Ilmen. Also here is part of Lake Seliger. The Novgorod region borders on the Vologda, Leningrad, Pskov and Tver regions. The area of ​​its territory is 54.5 square meters. km.

Timezone

GMT+3 (Moscow time).

Population

About 657.5 thousand people live in the Novgorod region, of which approximately 70% live in cities. 94% of residents are Russians, about 1.5% are Ukrainians. Representatives of other nationalities - less than 1%.

Administrative-territorial structure

The Novgorod region is a subject of the Russian Federation, which includes 1 urban district (Veliky Novgorod) and 21 municipal districts.

Municipal districts: Batetsky, Borovichsky, Valdaisky, Volotovsky, Demyansky, Krestetsky, Lyubytinsky, Malovishersky, Marevsky, Moshensky, Novgorodsky, Okulovsky, Parfinsky, Pestovsky, Poddorsky, Soletsky, Starorussky, Khvoyninsky, Kholmsky, Chudovsky, Shimsky.