Novgorod, the “Great City”, is one of Russia’s oldest and most important cities. It was founded in the 9th century and was the first capital of Rus, before Moscow took that title. Novgorod retains much of its original character, with a beautiful Kremlin and a wealth of churches and other medieval buildings. It is also a center of Russian culture and art, and is home to the Russian Museum, the largest collection of Russian art in the world. A short distance from Novgorod is the Volkhov River, one of the most scenic areas of Russia, and a popular destination for tourists.
Average temperatures during the day in Veliky Novgorod.
