Velikiy Novgorod

It is no coincidence that the most ancient Russian city located along the banks of the Volkhov River was named the Great. From the very foundation (859) until the 17th century, it was a significant outpost on the northwestern border. In the Middle Ages, the city became the capital of the Novgorod Veche

For more than 13 centuries, in the northwestern part of Russia, near the source of the Volkhov River, there has been ancient Veliky Novgorod, which during its existence has become a unique city-museum of Ancient Russia. 859 is considered the official date of its foundation. Prince Rurik,