Velikiy Novgorod, Russia

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : AirVuz contributor Anemko brings us this excellent drone video from Velikiy Novgorod, one of Russia's oldest cities. Also known as simply Novgorod (and not to be confused with the larger city of Nizhny Novgorod), it lies on the banks of the Volkhov River in Russia's Northwestern region. Over a thousand years old, Novgorod was one of Europe's largest cities during the Middle Ages. The video features footage of the city's most well-known sites, including the Novgorod Kremlin, the Saint Nicholas Cathedral, and the Cathedral of St. Sophia.

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Veliky Novgorod (Russian: Великий Новгород, IPA: [vʲɪˈlʲikʲɪj ˈnovɡərət]), also known as just Novgorod (Russian: Новгород, lit. 'newtown'). It is one of the oldest cities in Russia, being first mentioned in the 9th century. The city lies along the Volkhov River just downstream from its outflow from Lake Ilmen and 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 218,717 (2010 Census);[9] At its peak during the 14th century, the city was the capital of the Novgorod Republic and was one of Europe's largest cities. Shot on: Dji Air 2S Music: Inner Sanctum - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen