Top sigths of Russia
Russia is a wonderful place to try different types of tourism. In this country you find wonderful beach resorts, ancient cities with rich historic heritage and magnificent nature parks. … OpenChapters of the guide to Nizhniy Novgorod
Nizhniy Novgorod sightseeing
Nizhny Novgorod was founded upon the order of Vladimir Duke Yuri Vsevodolovich in 1221. The city had long been an important defense point of the Russian land. Throughout its history, it was renamed twice. Its first name, Nizhny Novgorod, is still relevant. From 1932 to 1990, it was named Gorky after the Soviet writer Maxim Gorky. In 2000, Nizhny Novgorod became a capital of the Volga Federal District. In the … Open
Travel guide to Nizhniy Novgorod
The House of Peter the Great is a symbolic attraction of the city. This is a small stone mansion that was built in the 17th century and belonged to the rich merchant. According to some data, Peter I repeatedly stayed here. Since the 19th century, the historical building serves as a small museum. Another unique architectural monument is the Main Fair House located in the city center. At one time, the greatest … Open