Nizhny Novgorod. This beautiful ancient city with the population of 1.3 million people is spread out on the Volga River in the centre of the country. It is one of the ancient Russian cities founded in the 13th century. It's no wonder that there are a lot of sights and cultural monuments. For example, Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is a unique ancient fortress.At the same time, a new Nizhny Novgorod is a modern megalopolis with a lot of trade, entertainment, business, educational and scientific centers.