Malaysian Overlanding Adventures: Russia

Situated at the confluence of the Volga River and Oka River, the city of Nizhny Novgorod was founded in 1221. The city was one of several host cities for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia but Nizhny Novgorod is more famous for its well preserved 16th century Kremlin.

The city's founding stone. Nizhny Novgorod was founded in 1221

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Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin

Ancient fortress from the 16th Century, one of the oldest Kremlin in Russia. Entering from the Ivanovskaya Tower entrance, we walked upthe winding path to the point nearest to the Chasovaya Tower, where we get to enjoy the view of the city and the confluence of the Volga River and Oka River.

The Kremlin walls between the Ivanovskaya Tower entrance and the Chasovaya Tower in the distance.

Ivanovskaya Tower, view from outside the Kremlin walls

Chasovaya Tower

The confluence of the Volga River and Oka River from the Kremlin grounds.

The eternal flame and war memorial

The oldest temple in Nizhny Novgorod - the Sobor Arkhangel Mikhail (Cathedral of Archangel Michael). It was built as a wooden church when the city was founded and was later rebuilt in stone.

The Sobor Arkhangel Mikhail (Cathedral of Archangel Michael)

Monument to Prince Yuri (George), the founder of Nizhny Novgorod and his mentor, Saint Simon of Suzdal

Obelisk to Minin and Pozharsky, installed in Minin Garden in 1826, in memory of Minin and Pozarsky who rallied troops to liberate Moscow from the Polish Occupation in 1612.