Nizhniy Novgorod

Nizhniy Novgorod is one of Russia’s most exciting river cities, built right where two mighty rivers — the Volga and the Oka — crash together in a spectacular swirl of water. For centuries, merchants from across the world gathered here every summer to trade silks, spices, and treasures, making this one of the busiest and most cosmopolitan places on earth. That incredible history still buzzes through the city today.

Perched dramatically on the hills above the rivers is the city’s ancient red-brick kremlin, its thirteen towers standing guard just as they have for over five hundred years. Down below, a famous zigzagging staircase of 560 steps leads you all the way to the wide, breezy banks of the Volga, where boats drift past and the views stretch for miles.

Wander into the city centre and you’ll find a cheerful pedestrian street dotted with funny bronze statues just waiting to be discovered. Nizhniy Novgorod feels like a city with endless stories to tell — and it absolutely is.

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Quick fact

Nizhniy Novgorod sits at the spectacular meeting point of the great Volga and Oka rivers and was for centuries one of Russia's most important trading cities.

Fun fact

Every summer for hundreds of years, Nizhniy Novgorod hosted one of the biggest trade fairs in the entire world, attracting merchants from as far away as China and Persia.

Landmarks

Nizhniy Novgorod Kremlin

This impressive red-brick fortress perched on a hill above two rivers has 13 towers and has protected the city for over 500 years.

Chkalov Staircase

This sweeping staircase with 560 steps zigzags down a steep hill to the Volga River and was built to celebrate a daring Soviet aviator's record-breaking flight.

Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum

Packed with centuries of Russian and European paintings, this museum is a wonderful place to let your imagination travel through art.

Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street

This lively pedestrian street in the heart of the city is full of bronze statues of quirky characters that kids love to find and pose with.

Volga Embankment

Strolling along the wide, breezy bank of the mighty Volga River gives you a wonderful view of passing boats and the beautiful hills beyond.

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Puzzle

2 puzzles: City and Map — switch with the toolbar buttons.

Drag pieces from the tray onto the board.

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Quiz

Name the landmarks of Nizhniy Novgorod, put each one on the map, then spot the picture that came from somewhere else. Thirteen questions, no timer and no lives.

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