Pskov
Sign in to savePskov (; see also names in other languages) is a city in northwestern Russia and the administrative center of Pskov Oblast, located about east of the Estonian border, on the Velikaya River. Population:
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Pskov is a city in northwestern Russia near the Estonian border that serves as the administrative center for Pskov Oblast. It is an important regional hub located along the Velikaya River in a strategically significant area of western Russia.
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Article
21 sectionsContents
- History
- Early history
- Pskov Republic
- Grand Duchy of Moscow
- Tsardom of Russia
- Russian Empire
- Recent history
- Administrative and municipal status
- Landmarks and sights
- Geography
- Ecological situation
- Climate
- Economy
- Notable people
- Sport
- Twin towns – sister cities
- References
- Notes
- Sources
- Bibliography
- External links
Pskov (; see also names in other languages) is a city in northwestern Russia and the administrative center of Pskov Oblast, located about east of the Estonian border, on the Velikaya River. Population:
Pskov is one of the oldest cities in Russia. During the Middle Ages, it served as the capital of the Pskov Republic and was a trading post of the Hanseatic League before it was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Moscow and became an important border fortress in the Tsardom of Russia.