Browse all articles on Novgorod history, architecture, travel, culture, and medieval life.
Long before modern democracies, Veliky Novgorod governed itself through an elected assembly called the veche — a...
Read MoreBuilt in the 11th century, the Cathedral of Saint Sophia is the oldest stone building in Russia still standing — and...
Read MorePlanning a trip to Veliky Novgorod? This practical guide covers how to get there, what to see, where to stay, and how...
Read MoreHundreds of birch bark manuscripts unearthed in Novgorod reveal the personal lives, business dealings, and even love...
Read MoreNovgorod sat at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, connecting Viking Scandinavia to Byzantium and the Arab world...
Read MoreThe Novgorod Kremlin — known as the Detinets — is the city's ancient fortified citadel and home to some of Russia's...
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