Pskov

Pskov

Pskov is one of the oldest cities in Russia with records of it dating back to the beginning of the 10th century when the prince of Kiev married a girl named Olga from the city. Princess Olga went on to become perhaps the most important woman in mediaeval Russian history and her connection with Pskov is still celebrated today. Like its historical sister-city of Novgorod Veliky, Pskov too became the centre of a mediaeval  republic and is also famous for its magnificent kremlin, known as the Krom, and its multitude of beautiful old churches. It is also a City of Military Glory, due to its role over the centuries in shielding Russia from the west. 


Basic facts
Name in Russian
Псков
Status
City-municipality and administrative centre of the Pskov Region
Location
On the River Velikaya
Distance
295km south-west of St Petersburg, 735km north-west of Moscow
Time Zone
Moscow Time
Population
206,730 people (2014)
First Mentioned
903
Titles/Awards
City of Military Glory
City Day
23 July
Official Website
http://pskovgorod.ru/