NovgorodNovgorod is one of the oldest and most famous Russian cities - in 2009 it celebrates 1150 anniversary. A lot of well preserved monuments of ancient architecture and painting |
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Birch barkBirch bark was used in ancient Russia since immemorial times. They made shoes, clothes, bags, and all sorts of household items from it, always unique, as always handmade |
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ChasozvonyaChasozvonya is an architectural monument of XVII century. It is the tallest building of the Novgorod Kremlin |
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Iversky MonasteryIversky Monastery, build in the mid 17th century, is now fully restored and open for parishioners. Daily services |
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KoledaKoleda is an ancient Slavic feast. It specifically applies to children and teens who walk house to house greeting people, singing and receiving candy and small money in return |
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Novgorod KremlinA great number of ancient architectural monuments, ranging from the tenth century, are concentrated on the territory of the Novgorod Kremlin |
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Palace of the FacetsPalace of the Facets of the Novgorod Kremlin - was the first building on the territory of ancient Russia built in the Byzantine style. Now it is a museum |
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Russian Folk DancesDuring parades and celebrations tourists often can be lucky to see popular Russian Folk Dances right on streets of Novgorod |
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Russian musical instrumentsIn Novgorod one can get acquainted with a unique collection of Russian folk musical instruments, among which are ancient horns, gusli, harps, sopels, and many others |
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Saint Sophia CathedralIn Novgorod Saint Sophia Cathedral (XI century) the relics of Prince Vladimir Yaroslavich and miraculous icon «Sign of Our Lady» are kept |
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Thousand Years of RussiaHaving carefully observed the monument «Thousand Years of Russia», one can study the history of the Russian state from Rurik to Peter the Great |