Нижний Новгород - Nizhny Novgorod - Russia
Nizhny Novgorod in Russia. This ancient town lies at the confluence of two rivers,the mighty Volga and her tributary, the Oka.
During the Soviet years, the city was closed to foreigners and was renamed Gorki, after the writer Maxim Gorki.
I have visited here on a couple of occasions and has become one of my favourite cities in Russia.
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Join Totoro the Traveller visiting Veliky Novgorod, one of the oldest cities of Russia. Look at the impregnable walls of Kremlin and take a peek what’s inside there!
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Russia is the largest country in the world and it offers so much to see & explore. My Instagram followers know that I am history & architecture fan, and so trip to one of the oldest cities of the country (first mention dates back to 859 year!) sounded like a great idea.
I’m sure you have heard word “Kremlin”, but internationally it is used mostly to identify Moscow and russian government, as that’s where president’s office is located in Moscow. The thing is that this word means citadel, a fortified complex in Russian towns. Veliky Novgorod (Novgorod the Great) has its own kremlin, and that’s where I directed my paws to upon arrival (0:28).
Inside, I felt like I travelled in time: amazing architecture with the jewel - St Sophia Cathedral (dd. 1050) (0:50), towers, bells, all breathing history (especially when excursion passed by with a guide that was dressed in some medieval clothes and spoke very beautifully (1:21)). I was really impressed by monument “Millennium of the Russian Statehood” (1:41): it shows important people and events that made the most impact on Russian history. Spent quite a time watching all the tiny details of this masterpiece. I’ve recognized Peter the Great (2:00), remember the one who created St Petersburg and its amazing suburb Peterhof? If you don't check here:
Out of the Kremlin, I visited impressive Victory monument dedicated to victory of the Soviet Union over the fascist invaders (2:28) and had a look at Yaroslav's Courtyard (0:07), former market place that dates back to 12 century.
I was surprised to learn that Novgorod was one of the Hansa League cities back in time (as well as Stockholm, Tallinn, Bremen, Gdansk, Cologne, Bruges, London, Bergen and others), beautiful fountain was opened in 2009. Loved the design with mosaic emblems (0:09).
I wish I could spend more time in this city and fly the heart balloon (2:18) or take a river cruise (0:22).
Visit to cities like Novgorod is a throwback to old times, unique experience I’d wish everyone to have!
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Novgorod in pre-revolutionary photographs
Дореволюционная Россия на фотографиях
Великий Новгородm около 1900
Pre-revolutionary Russia in photographs
Veliky Novgorod about 1900
Veliky Novgorod also known as Novgorod the Great, or Novgorod Veliky, or just Novgorod, is one of the most important historic cities in Russia. It was here, in 862, that Prince Rurik proclaimed the modern Russian state – the Rurik dynasty went on to rule Russia for more than 750 years.
At its peak during the 14th century, it was one of Europe's largest cities. The ancient settlement was a major centre for trade, democracy and the spread of Orthodoxy; its glorious Cathedral of St Sophia is the oldest church in Russia.
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Нижний Новгород - Nizhny Novgorod 1890 - 1905 in original photographs
Нижний Новгород в оригинальных фотографий
Here I present a series of photographs at the turn of the century featuring not just the sights but the lives of its people at that time.........
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Russia, once the largest and most powerful member of the former USSR, nonetheless remains a fascinating country to visit. It is a country of contrasts, from great subtropical beaches to bitterly cold winter regions in the north. The east may have fewer people, but its lovely cities are among the most popular places to visit in Russia and can hold their own against the west. Russia is steeped in history everywhere a traveler goes, from vicious battles to great classical music and literature. And almost everywhere visitors can see examples of magnificent art, not only in museums but also in its churches.
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Nizhny Novgorod Metro - Lavish Russian Soviet Metro Crossing Volga River - Метро Нижний Новгород
Nizhny Novgorod is a large city on the long distance train line from Moscow to the East. I did a stopover to check out the Metro and the city's Kremlin. The Metro is quite nice and has a stunning river crossing
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The Sormovo Factory at the end of the 19th century Part 2.
Дореволюционная Россия на фотографиях
«Нижегородская машинная фабрика
и Волжско-Камское буксирное
и завозное пароходство»
1900-x
Часть 2.
Pre-revolutionary Russia in photographs
Nizhny Novgorod Machine Factory & the
Volga-Kama towing & Imported Shipping Co.”
1900s
Part 2.
Here I present the first part of two sets of photographs taken at the end of the 19th century of one of the oldest shipbuilding companies in Russia, based in the Sormovo district of Nizhny Novgorod. Founded in 1849 the company Nizhny Novgorod Machine Factory and the Volga-Kama towing and imported Shipping as a diversified company responsible for ....the execution of public contracts.....
Starting with the construction of steam vessels with wooden hulls, the factory moved quickly to steamers and barges with iron plating. The demands of the plant were both for military and civilian orders.
In 1908-1913 the production of even more expanded, produced ships, ferries, Russia's first marine diesel tanker convoy for filling oil field Bibi Heybat Bay (near Baku).
The steam locomotive factory in the complex began in 1898 and 28 locomotives were produced, as well as steam engines
Following the Revolution the Factory was renamed Red Sormovo in 1922 and became one of the largest shipbuilding companies in Russia.
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The Sormovo Factory at the end of the 19th century Part 1.
Дореволюционная Россия на фотографиях
«Нижегородская машинная фабрика
и Волжско-Камское буксирное
и завозное пароходство»
1900-x
Часть 1
Pre-revolutionary Russia in photographs
Nizhny Novgorod Machine Factory & the
Volga-Kama towing & Imported Shipping Co.”
1900s
Part 1.
Here I present the first part of two sets of photographs taken at the end of the 19th century of one of the oldest shipbuilding companies in Russia, based in the Sormovo district of Nizhny Novgorod. Founded in 1849 the company Nizhny Novgorod Machine Factory and the Volga-Kama towing and imported Shipping as a diversified company responsible for ....the execution of public contracts.....
Starting with the construction of steam vessels with wooden hulls, the factory moved quickly to steamers and barges with iron plating. The demands of the plant were both for military and civilian orders.
In 1908-1913 the production of even more expanded, produced ships, ferries, Russia's first marine diesel tanker convoy for filling oil field Bibi Heybat Bay (near Baku).
The steam locomotive factory in the complex began in 1898 and 28 locomotives were produced, as well as steam engines
Following the Revolution the Factory was renamed Red Sormovo in 1922 and became one of the largest shipbuilding companies in Russia.
Music:
Toccata in C Minor by M. Balakirev, who was born in Nizhny Novgorod.
Hundreds of Soviet Era cars take to streets
(28 May 2019) LEADIN
In Russia, classic car enthusiasts have been showing off their painstakingly restored Soviet Era vehicles.
250 GAZ owners from all around world are the proud owners of cars dating from 1932 to 1988.
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On parade in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
These GAZ classic cars gleam in the spring sunshine as they are paraded through the town.
They date back as far as 1932 - when the Gorky Automobile Plant was founded here.
More than 250 owners from around the world have been invited to the Gorky Automobile Plant by GAZ to show off their cars - all lovingly restored and preserved.
GAZ or Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod is Russia's top producer of commercial vehicles, exporting to 40 countries worldwide.
The cars on display here were produced between 1932 and 1988.
Marina Perova has come from Moscow with her 1939 GAZ.
Our car is distinguished because all its parts are original. All that is here is from 1939. The whole car is assembled with the original parts, there is nothing new in it. The vehicle is of good quality and very reliable.
One-offs include the only recreated copy of the Victory-Sport - that won the silver medal in the 1956 Union Championship and more than a dozen cars produced during the first five years of the operation of the GAZ factory.
There's even some GAZ nostalgia for the children. This pedal car was made in 1934 from waste material.
I am fond of collecting pedal cars. This is a very rare machine that has long been considered completely lost. This pedal machine was produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant, it was released in the first half of 1934, and for a long time, we knew about it only from photographs. And in an absolutely random way, in the remote village, we found it, restored, and now we are participating in the event. says collector, Maxim Nikulin.
Alexander Aleshin is the proud owner of a 1960's Volga.
It's 1960 end of the year production period. This car was bought originally by myself in Lipetsk in 2008. It was in a pretty good shape, it was painted but it has undergone complete cycle of restoration and most of the work was carried out by myself, he says.
This 1964 Sports Volga GAZ-21 took part in the 2018 vintage rally in Monte Carlo. Its driver, Alexei Vasilyev has been been showing it off.
This is sports steer wheel, here is the hydro booster of steer wheel, gearbox and all the other devises. Instead of the speedometer, we have a tachometer. And here is hydro hand brake that helps on the ice and here we put additional navigation instruments because navigation is the priority.
The GAZ automobile festival took place 25 - 26 May 2019.
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The group of photographers shot every host city and venue in this year's tournament – 12 stadiums overall, spread over 1,800 miles.
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볼가강은 러시아 서부를 흐르는 유럽에서 제일 큰 강으로 ‘어머니 볼가강’이라 불린다. 그리고 이 거대한 강가엔 ‘니즈니노브고로드 크렘린’이 자리 잡고 있다. 중세 러시아의 성채, 요새를 뜻하는 ‘크렘린’은 러시아의 큰 도시 어디에서든 만날 수 있다. 총 13개의 탑과 2㎞의 성벽을 자랑하는 이 크렘린의 역사는 무려 13세기 초까지 거슬러 올라간다. 처음엔 목조탑이었다가 16세기 초반에 벽돌로 다시 쌓은 이곳 크렘린은 여전히 큰 사랑을 받고 있다. “크렘린은 우리 도시의 중심이자 휴양지이자 역사적인 자리예요. 아이들에게 어떻게 도시가 만들어지고 생성되었는지 역사를 보여 줄 수가 있어요. 그래서 이곳은 항상 좋은 에너지가 흘러요. 사람들도 마음씨 좋은 이들이 와서 기쁘고요.” 크렘린을 좀 더 자세히 보기 위해 안으로 들어가 봤다. 내부에는 도시의 관공서뿐만 아니라 전투기지로 활용됐던 크렘린의 모습이 고스란히 남아있다. 특히 제2차 세계대전에서 희생당한 러시아 참전용사들의 사진으로 만든 거대한 벽화가 눈에 띈다. 전 세계적으로 약 5,000만 명이라는 희생자를 낳은 참혹한 제2차 세계대전. 그 중 절반이 넘는 약 2,900만 명의 사망자가 이곳 러시아에서 나왔다고 하니 얼마나 희생이 컸는지 짐작할 수 있다. 러시아에는 인구 50만 명 이상이 사는 대도시마다 꺼지지 않는 불꽃을 두고 전쟁에서 희생당한 이들의 넋을 기리고 있다. “거의 모든 사람이 가족을 잃었어요. 누군가는 아버지를 잃고 누군가는 자식을, 남편을 잃었지요. 젊은이들이 전쟁을 잊지 않고 기억해 줘서 정말 좋습니다. 잊어서는 안 돼요. 우리 조국을 위해 그들이 목숨을 바쳤다는 걸요.”
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The Volga River is the largest river in Europe flowing in western Russia and is called the Mother Volga River. And on this huge river is the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. The Kremlin, which stands for medieval Russian fortifications and fortresses, can be found anywhere in Russia's big cities. With a total of 13 towers and 2 km of walls, the history of the Kremlin dates back to the early 13th century. The Kremlin, which was originally a wooden tower and rebuilt with bricks in the early 16th century, is still greatly loved. The Kremlin is the center of our city, a resort and a historic place. I can show children how history was created and created. So here is always good energy. I'm glad that people with good heart are coming. I went inside to get a closer look at the Kremlin. The Kremlin, which was used as a fighter plane as well as the city government offices, remains intact inside. In particular, there is a huge wall painting made by photographs of Russian veterans who were sacrificed in World War II. A devastating World War II that spawned some 50 million victims worldwide. More than half of them, about 29 million deaths, came from Russia, so you can see how sacrificial they were. Every big city with a population of 500,000 or more lives in Russia, celebrating the sacrifice of those who were victims of the war. Almost everyone lost their family. Somebody lost a father, someone lost a child, and a husband lost. It is really good for young people to remember the war without forgetting it. Do not forget. They gave their lives for our country.
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Река Волги - самая большая река в Европе, протекающая на западе России и называемая «Волгой Мать Волги». И на этой огромной реке находится Нижегородский Кремль. «Кремль», который стоит для средневековых русских укреплений и крепостей, можно найти где угодно в больших городах России. История с участием 13 башен и 2 км стен, история Кремля относится к началу 13 века. Кремль, который первоначально был деревянной башней и перестроен кирпичами в начале 16 века, по-прежнему очень любим. «Кремль - центр нашего города, курорт и историческое место. Я могу показать детям, как была создана и создана история. Так что здесь всегда хорошая энергия. Я рад, что идут люди с добрым сердцем ». Я зашел внутрь, чтобы ближе посмотреть на Кремль. Кремль, который использовался как истребитель, так и городские правительственные учреждения, остается неповрежденным внутри. В частности, есть огромная настенная живопись, сделанная фотографиями российских ветеранов, которые были принесены в жертву во Второй мировой войне. Разрушительная Вторая мировая война, которая породила около 50 миллионов жертв во всем мире. Более половины из них, около 29 миллионов смертей, прибыли из России, поэтому вы можете видеть, как жертвоприношение они были. Каждый большой город с населением в 500 000 человек и более живет в России, отмечая жертву тех, кто был жертвой войны. «Почти все потеряли семью. Кто-то потерял отца, кто-то потерял ребенка, а муж потерял. Для молодежи очень хорошо помнить войну, не забывая ее. Не забывайте. Они отдали свои жизни за нашу страну ».
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Abandoned nuclear bunkers from Russia's Soviet past
(13 Apr 2017) LEADIN
An abandoned nuclear shelter in the Russian city of Nizny Novgorod is a haunting reminder of a cold war era in which the shutters between the Soviets and the world outside were firmly closed.
The city, once called Gorky was completely shut off and was reputed to be one of the Soviet's most protected cities, even Russians had to produce special authorisation to visit, work, or live there.
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This nuclear shelter is a memory from another generation.
It was not long after the Second World War that relations began to sour between the expanded Soviet Union and western nations.
Suspicion and paranoia on both sides of what became known as the iron curtain led to fear and mistrust which escalated with the further development of nuclear bombs.
In Nizhny Novgorod, which during the cold war was known as Gorky, security was extremely tight.
That's because arms factories and large military installations were concentrated in the area.
In 1958, fears the area could becoming infiltrated by western spies prompted the Communist Party, led by Nikita Khrushchev, to declare Gorky closed.
The decree was in force until collapse of the Soviet Union.
Retired serviceman Igor Deryanin explains: In the event of an emergency, and God forbid nuclear attack, the population must be protected and sheltered. For this reason, there are stockpiles of protective equipment that have been kept in working condition and well preserved. Such shelters always existed, but have been paid little attention due to the economic situation.
Gorky was considered a prime target for US nuclear weapons and the building of these shelters proliferated.
The city became full of these underground shelters for local munitions workers hide in and the exact number of how many were built is still unknown.
Deryanin says: Under the settlement, or factory a few metres deep is a concreted room with a ventilation system with closed entrances and multi-level doors that were hermetically sealed. There should be supplies of water, medicines, protective equipment and even food. The amount depended on size of the contingent. Inside this one around fifty, hundred or even one hundred fifty people would be able to find cover.
This once offered local people a place of safety, now it's abandoned strewn with scattered gas masks, phones and medical kits.
Suits to protect people from hazardous chemicals hang on the wall, along with some posters and photographs which aim to be educational.
But even now the sealed doors are a reliable protection against hostile strangers.
The potential for future use of the shelter is dividing opinions in Russia almost sixty years after it was built.
Some argue that funding should be made available to restore and transform the shelter into the museum of Cold War, but owners of the building are not very keen on the project.
The director of the administration for civil defence and emergency situations in Niznhy Novgorod is now Alexander Simakov.
He says: This is a federal property, it does not belong to the city, and therefore the Federal Agency should make decision what happens to it next.
For retired military men like Deryabin it's a loss of history and he argues it is sad to see the deterioration of nuclear shelters which he believes were once symbols of Soviet strength.
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