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Pskov is a city in Russia, the administrative center of the Pskov Oblast in the Northwestern Federal District. It is a city of regional subordination, forms an independent municipality of the city of Pskov as an urban district. Located on the Velikaya River at its confluence with the Pskova River. Population - 209,073 people (2022).
Pskov is one of the oldest cities in Russia, first mentioned in the Laurentian Chronicle in 903. In 1348-1510 years - the capital of the independent Pskov Republic. In 1510 the city joined the Russian centralized state. Until the beginning of 18th century Pskov was one of the largest cities of Russia and Europe, an important defensive and commercial center of the country. Pskov fortress consisted of five fortress rings (three of which are preserved to this day), which made Pskov virtually impregnable.
Throughout its centuries-long history, Pskov has more than once been the center of major hostilities, but has been taken only once, not counting the occupation during both world wars. After the founding of St. Petersburg Pskov lost its dominant position on the western borders of the country, and after the Northern War borders shifted far to the west and Riga and Revel (now Tallinn) joined the Russian Empire, the importance of Pskov as a trading and defensive point finally fell.
During World War II the city was occupied by Germany for three years, during which time 3.5 thousand civilians were killed. In December 2009 Pskov was awarded the title "City of Military Glory.
Pskov is an important tourist center of the Pskov region and northwest Russia. The monuments of ancient Pskov are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Trinity Cathedral, Pskov Fortress, Mirozhsky Monastery, Pogankina Chambers, a number of ancient churches of Pskov are included in the list of cultural heritage of the Russian Federation. The city is also a major transportation hub, it is located at the crossroads of railroads and major highways. There is a developed network of intracity buses.
