Kiev and Novgorod began as important trade centers in Eastern Europe during the early medieval period. Kiev, established along the Dnieper River, became a key hub for trade routes connecting the Baltic and Black Seas, while Novgorod emerged as a vital trading post in the northern regions. Both cities were integral to the formation of early Slavic states and played significant roles in the cultural and political development of the region.
Novgorod and Kiev.
560 miles
Kiev
Novgorod the Great (the first state), Kiev (the second state)
Oleg of Novgorod's role of developing Russia was moving capital of the country from Novgorod to Kiev. He was also leading the attack to Constantinople against Byzantine Empire.
Novosibirsk and Nizhny Novgorod are large cities in Russia. They begin with the letter N.
At first there were eastern-slavic tribes. Then they become a nation called Rus' with capital in Novgorod (862-882). Then the prince of Novgorod (a tzar) come in Kiev and made it the capital of Russia. Then a capital was moved back to Novgorod, because of Tataro-Mongolians...
Novgorod was spared during the Mongol invasion in the 13th century, primarily due to its remote location in the north and its less significant economic and political importance compared to Kiev, which was a major center of power in Eastern Europe. Additionally, Novgorod had a more decentralized and less concentrated urban population, making it a less attractive target for the Mongol forces.
Nizhniy Novgorod
Novgorod -> Kiev -> Vladimir -> Moscow -> Saint-Petersburg -> Moscow
Moscow st. petersburg nizhny novgorod
Kiev and Novgorod were principalities. I think the term is no longer in use in Russia anymore, as nobility was more or less wiped out during the revolution.