Yesterday I went to Veliky Novgorod, which is a town located 3 and a half hour south, going by bus, from Saint Petersburg. I've been there three years ago in November, and although I got up quite early it was worth going there in summer. Veliky Novgorod is a very important historical place for Russia since it holds many of the oldest settlements in Russian history, for example the Cathedral of St. Sofia from the 11th century.

It is also interesting for someone from Scandinavia to go there since a man called Rurik, believed to come from Scandinavia, ruled there in the 9th century. Later, this dynasty led to the Tsardom of Russia (this is according to Wikipedia so please read the historical information with a critical eye; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurik ).

Novgorod is famous for the Kreml, which is an old fortress. There is also an interesting museum of wooden art and architecture in the outskirts of the town.

In one of the wodden churches, we attended a short concert of a male ensemble singing orthodox folk music. One of the songs they sung was "Когда молод был" (Kogda molod byl) - then I was young. When I got back to my apartment in the evening, I wanted to hear that song again. Looking for it, I came across another beautiful, orthodox russian song. It's called Душа моя (dusha maya) - My soul:

My plans for today are to visit the Palace of Peterhof which was built by Peter the Great. And maybe study some more words for tomorrow.

Be well!

Word of the day: По - льститъ (po - lstit) - To flatter someone.

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