Novgorod Oblast
58.1533Koordinaten: 58 ° 9 ' N, 33 ° 0' O
The Novgorod Oblast (Russian Новгородская область / Nowgorodskaja oblast ) is a Oblast in northwestern Russia.
The oblast is situated in the field of East European Plain south of St. Petersburg, close to the Baltic States. Marshes and hilly areas dominate the area, in which the Ilmensee is. In the southeast of the oblast extends to the Valdai Hills.
Technically, the traffic is Oblast good, the route Moscow - Saint Petersburg runs through the area, and there are also links to the west ( to Pskov and the Baltic States) and South ( Belarus ).
The city of Veliky Novgorod is one of Russia's oldest cities and the area was as Principality of Novgorod long an independent state, which fended off capture attempts by the Swedes and Teutonic Knights in the 13th century. It was only in the 16th century, the area was subject to the emergence of Moscow and came under the suzerainty.
The most important industries include chemicals, electrical and metal-working industries. An important role of tourism. The city of Novgorod, numerous lakes and also the Valdai Nature Park on the border of Tver Oblast annually attract thousands.
Capital and largest city of Veliky Novgorod is known is also the spa town of Staraya Russa.
Administrative divisions and cities
The Novgorod Oblast is divided into 21 Rajons and three urban districts, formed by the main and only large city of Veliky Novgorod and the next two bigger cities Borowitschi and Staraya Russa. There are a total of ten cities Oblast and eleven urban-type settlements.
Other cities
- Wybiti