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Nizhny Novgorod (/ ˌnɪʒniˈnɒvɡərɒd / NIZH-nee NOV-gə-rod; [ 14 ] Russian: Нижний Новгород, IPA: [ˈnʲiʐnʲɪj ˈnovɡərət] ⓘ, lit. 'Lower Newtown'; colloquially shortened to Nizhny) [ a ] is the administrative centre of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and the Volga Federal District in Russia.
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Born in Nizhny Novgorod 1301–1800. Macarius of Unzha (1349–1444), Russian Orthodox saint; Dmitry Pozharsky (1577–1642), Rurikid prince, led Russian forces against Polish invaders in 1611–1612 towards the end of the Time of Troubles; Kuzma Minin (end of 16th century–1616), Russian National Hero of 1612
Aug 17, 2023 · English: This category is about Nizhny Novgorod, the largest city of Nizhegorodskaya Oblast, Russia. Esperanto : La rusia urbo Niĵnij Novgorod , la ĉefurbo de la Niĵnij-Novgoroda provinco. Русский : Нижний Новгород , административный центр Нижегородской области.
- Kremlin. The stone citadel of Nizhny Novgorod was built in the 16th century around the Chasovaya (Sentry) Hill. Here is the most famous view of the fortress with the Dmitrievskaya Tower.
- National Unity Square. On Moscow’s Red Square, there is a monument to Minin and Pozharsky, who were the leaders of the people’s militia against the Polish intervention of 1611.
- Chkalov staircase. With 560 steps, these are some of the longest stairs in Russia! The site where this staircase was built was called the ‘Volga Downhill’ and was very popular among locals, since it had one of the most picturesque views of the Volga.
- Kremlin funicular. Amazing: At the end of the 19th century, in the center of Nizhny Novgorod, two funiculars operated near the kremlin. They literally worked on water.
Legion Media. Founded in 1221, Nizhny Novgorod has quickly become one of the most prominent Russian cities – a trade center, an industrial hub, a cultural destination.... And it’s currently the...
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