4482 - Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

The sender writes that this card is one of a series devoted to children’s drawings, which gives it a playful and personal feel.

She is from Nizhny Novgorod, an old city in central Russia, located at the confluence of the Oka River and the Volga River. The city was founded in 1221 by George II of Vladimir.

The name “Novgorod” translates to “new town,” which makes me smile a bit—especially since my previous post was from a place called Newtown in the United States. Despite the similar meaning, the two places are worlds apart.

In 1932, the Soviets renamed the city Gorky in honour of Maxim Gorky (1868–1936), a writer and journalist known for his support of socialist ideas. The original name, Nizhny Novgorod, was restored in 1990.

During the Soviet era, the city was closed to foreigners because of its military research and industrial importance. Even within the Soviet Union, access to detailed maps and information about the city was limited, add
ing to its sense of secrecy.

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