Nizhniy Novgorod
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City in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Nizhny Novgorod, colloquially shortened to Nizhny and from 1932 to 1990 known as Gorky, is both a city and the administrative centre of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and the Volga Federal District in Russia. The city is located at the confluence of the Oka and the Volga rivers in Central Russia, with a population of over 1.2 million residents, and roughly 1.7 million residents in the wider urban area. Nizhny Novgorod is the sixth-largest city in Russia, and the second-most populous city on the Volga and Volga Federal District. The city is located 420 kilometers (260 mi) east of Moscow. It is an important economic, architectural, educational and cultural centre in Russia and the Volga-Vyatka Economic Region, and provides the majority of Russia's river tourism.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,198,245
- Coordinates
- 56.329, 44.002
- Timezone
- Europe/Moscow
- Elevation
- 200 m
Overview of Nizhniy Novgorod
Nizhniy Novgorod sits in Russia and reads as a major metropolis. Some 1,198,245 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature.
Things to do in Nizhniy Novgorod
Nature in Nizhniy Novgorod
(3)Our data lists Desert, Forest and Geological Formations as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Nizhniy Novgorod's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Nizhniy Novgorod
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Nizhniy Novgorod is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Europe/Moscow.
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Places near Nizhniy Novgorod that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nizhniy Novgorod known for?
- Nizhniy Novgorod is mainly a destination for nature, set in Russia with around 1,198,245 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Nizhniy Novgorod?
- You can plan around Desert, Forest and Geological Formations in Nizhniy Novgorod. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Nizhniy Novgorod?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Nizhniy Novgorod located?
- Administratively, Nizhniy Novgorod sits in Russia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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