Novgorod The Great, Russia. Founded in 859. Father of Russia

Novgorod The Great (“Veliky Novgorod”, don’t mess with Nizny Novgorod) is one of the oldest Russian cities founded accoding to the first mention in the History at least at the 859 year. It is located along the Volkhov River which downsteam from Lake Ilmen.

The history of Russia started in Veliky Novgorod at 862 after it’s residents invited Rurik, the Scandinavian Varangian to manage their matters. Rurik laid the foundations of the future Russian statehood. The dynasty of Rurik ruled Russia for over 700 years after him, until in 16th century, the Romanovs came the Russian authority.

That’s what Novgorod The Great considered as the “Father of Russia”. Tsar Alexander II at the 1000’s year of Russia (1862) ordered to open The Monument to Millenium of Russia at the Kremlin of Novgorod The Great.


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[andrewlange]

What a gorgeous city with amazing history lesson. Thanks for sharing! Brilliant video.

[marinerik]

Excellent video Sergey! Beautiful shots and great information. Looking forward to this series.

[nicoleapril]

Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing..take care Sergey

[paulsdancing]

Sergey, thank you for the history and the great video. The way you tell us, the Slavs of Novgorod of that time governed themselves, democratically, exactly as the Slavs of Koroska, a previous region of Slovenia, which these days is the part of Austria.
Keep up with great work. With love from a Slavic Canadian.

[maryrosed]

Beautiful city. Great history. Thanks for this great video.

[GulagInmate]

Great video Sergey - beautifully filmed with your drone - well done!

[criscavi]

Great! Thanks a lot. I enjoy very much your guided visits to my beloved Russia.

[Hirn_und_Herz]

What a beautiful, green and placid city!. Another very good video.

[LeeAllen]

Very nice. Novgorod looks pleasant. Thanks again Sergey.

[buckshot]

Love your videos. Please continue to include the background history of the places you visit. It makes understanding the real Russia easier. Much success and prosperity to you!

[opalprestonshirley]

Novgorod is a beautiful city with a lot of interesting history. I love Classical Music, it can generate a whole range of emotions and feeling as no other can. Looking forward to your next visit. Keep up the good work.

[Plengwing]

Beautiful city. Thank you for showing it to us, Sergey.

[Andrea-brgv]

I liked the history of Novgorod! You sounded like a true historian...Glad you are doing more videos like this one! Yes, there is no music like classical...Spadsiba! Paka; Paka...

[JayeshLimaye]

Awesome tour of Velikiy Novgorod. I love the energy of Sergey. Keep it up, man!👍😊

[muskmars]

Sergei, thanks for the small taste of Russian history. I am hungry for more.

[kathleenaltherr]

Sergey, it was wonderful to learn this history. I love Rachmaninoff. You do a wonderful job. Thank you from Ohio USA.

[vintagegal]

Sergey, what a beautiful video. Such a rich (and sometimes bloody) history. Awesome.

[leroybowman]

Thanks Sergey, it is clear that you are really passionate about what you do. I enjoy the history lesson, awesome job keep up the good work.

[MrLooperg]

Those drone shots, as well as the new lens look fantastic Sergey. Keep up the good work.

[Alby_Torino]

Amazing as always, Sergey. Greetings from Italy