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Nizhny Novgorod
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Nizhny Novgorod
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Russia’s fourth-largest city, at the heart of the Volga region. Highlights include a historic centre, several museums, and plenty of churches.
Overview of Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny or Nizhny Novgorod (not to be confused with Veliky Novgorod) is Russia’s fourth-largest city in Russia, at the heart of the Volga region. Highlights include a historic centre, several museums, and plenty of churches.
Key facts
- Type of place: large city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
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- Local time: .
- Population: 1,257,000 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 460 km².
- Altitude: 200 metres.
- Website: http://www.nizhnynovgorod.com/