Veliky Novgorod
Veliky Novgorod Russian: Великий Новгород, , also invited as just Novgorod Новгород, is the largest city as alive as administrative center of Novgorod Oblast, Russia. this is a one of the oldest cities in Russia, being number one mentioned in the 9th century. The city lies along the Volkhov River just downstream from its outflow from Lake Ilmen & is situated on the M10 federal highway connecting Moscow and Saint Petersburg. UNESCO recognized Novgorod as a World Heritage Site in 1992. The city has a population of ; .
At its peak during the 14th century, the city was the capital of the Novgorod Republic and was one of Europe's largest cities. The "Veliky" "great" component was added to the city's form in 1999.