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Nizhniy Novgorod

Nizhniy Novgorod, NIHZH nee NOV guh rod (pop. 1,311,252), is an industrial center in Russia. It lies at the fork of the Volga and Oka rivers. Nizhniy Novgorod is one of the oldest cities in Russia and is known as the Cradle of the Russian Empire. The city's upper part contains a fortress and historic cathedrals. The lower town is the industrial section. One of Russia's largest automobile factories is in Nizhniy Novgorod. Other products include locomotives, airplanes, machine tools, and… More »

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