Pskov

Also known as Psków, Pskow, Pskof, Pleskau, Pleskow, Pskovo, Pihkva, Pihkova

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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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Russian inhabited locality.en_name: Pskov
Russian inhabited locality.ru_name: Псков
Russian inhabited locality.map_label_position: right
Russian inhabited locality.image_coa: Pskovgfull.svg
Russian inhabited locality.image_flag: Flag of Pskov (Pskov oblast).svg
Russian inhabited locality.pushpin_map: Russia Pskov Oblast#European Russia#Europe
Russian inhabited locality.holiday: July 23
Russian inhabited locality.federal_subject: Pskov Oblast
Russian inhabited locality.adm_city_jur: City of Pskov
Russian inhabited locality.adm_ctr_of1: Pskov Oblast
Russian inhabited locality.adm_ctr_of2: Pskovsky District

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Contents

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.