Where in Russia is Nizhny Novgorod?
Nizhny Novgorod is located at the confluence of the two largest waterways of the European part of Russia – the Volga and Oka rivers. The city is divided by the Oka into two parts: the eastern mountainous region of Nagornaya, located on the right bank of the Oka and the Volga at the northwestern tip of the Volga Upland – the Dyatlovy Gory.


Nizhny Novgorod is located 400 km east of Moscow and was founded in 1221. The city has a population of 1.25 million, making it the fifth largest city in Russia. Nizhny Novgorod is located directly on the Volga and is therefore a highlight in Russia for river cruises..
The city is very cozy and not crowded by crowds of tourists. Nevertheless, it has great historical significance and many exciting sights. Culturally, it offers you many museums, monuments and great architectural buildings.
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Nizhny Novgorod visa and Russia travel advice
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