The Guest Courtyard of Yaroslav's Court in Veliky Novgorod
The ancient Trade was known not only for the variety of foreign goods and the scale of financial operations but also for the sale of products by local craftsmen. Novgorod crafts were diverse, with highly artistic silver …
Monument to a Girl in Veliky Novgorod
On the parapet of the Kremlin pedestrian bridge over the Volkhov River stands a bronze sculpture of a girl tourist, also known as the "Tired Tourist" or "Resting Tourist." The monument was ceremoniously opened on June 17…
Hanseatic Sign and Fountain in Veliky Novgorod
In 1992, several European countries, initially six and now 28, united in the European Union, creating a single market and common trade rules. However, as often happens, the new is well-forgotten old.
As early as the 12t…
Monument to the Drawing Boy in Veliky Novgorod
In the autumn of 2010, a monument to the Drawing Boy was installed on the banks of the Volkhov River, opposite the Novgorod Kremlin. This unusual sculpture was created by local sculptor S. Gaev.
The sculpture, which ado…
Bear on a Bench in Veliky Novgorod
On the Alexander Nevsky embankment, a brown bear has taken a seat on a bench. Of course, this is not a live bear, but it is just as large and very friendly. The sculpture was created in 2007 by the contemporary Novgorod …
Men's Gymnasium, Pereslavl-Zalessky
The history of the construction of the men's gymnasium in Pereslavl began in 1909 and lasted seven years. The first four years were dedicated to resolving issues of financing, design, and site selection for the construct…
Obelisk in honor of the feat of three heroes in Veliky Novgorod
The obelisk dedicated to the feat of the Heroes of the Soviet Union I.S. Gerasimenko, A.S. Krasilov, and L.A. Cheremnov is located in Veliky Novgorod, in the square at Yaroslav's Courtyard. It was installed in November 1…
Church of John the Baptist in Veliky Novgorod
The Church of John on Opokah was built between 1127 and 1130 by Prince Vsevolod Mstislavich, who transferred it to the Novgorod merchants known as "Ivanovsky St" through a special charter. A merchant court operated at th…
Church of St. George the Victorious in Veliky Novgorod
The Church of St. George the Victorious is located in the northern part of Yaroslav's Courtyard in Veliky Novgorod, at the intersection of Bolshaya Moskovskaya and Ilinskaya streets. Nearby is the Church of John on the O…
The Church of the Assumption in Veliky Novgorod
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Torg is located in the northern part of Yaroslav's Court in Veliky Novgorod, at the intersection of Bolshaya Moskovskaya and Ilina Streets. Nearby is the Church …
