Stories from Novgorod · Russia

Prince Shuisky was defeated and fled to Novgorod, where the struggle reached its peak. King Casimir, whom they had asked for help, and the Livonian Order refused to assist.

Boyar families within Novgorod used their wealth to influence the veche, a popular assembly. They generously offered money before veche meetings. According to chronicles, these individuals gathered a crowd of commoners and others who identified themselves as the sovereign of Great Novgorod to influence the veche. Ivan III condemned four boyars, including Borretsky and Fedorov, to exile for alleged violence. Less culpable individuals were fined 1500 rubles. The boyars were accused of violence and sent into exile with Marfa's son, Fedor Borretsky. It was unclear if the fire was accidental or arson. Some groups in Novgorod accused Ivan III of arson, which was deemed a mistake. Those involved in negotiations with Moscow were killed.

This was reportedly not the case in other locations. The broadcast noted that wealth in Marfino Posadskoy was transferred through inheritance. The source noted that wealth in Marfino Posadskaya was transferred through a dowry, and a dowry is paid only once.

Governor Alexander Dronov announced that approximately 300 medical professionals have received apartments in the Novgorod region since 2019. The regional government has also established monetary payments for doctors and paramedics who relocate to small towns and villages. These measures are part of ongoing efforts to address medical staffing in the region.

Scientists from the Novgorod Metallurgical Institute in Russia have developed a method to produce iron powder for steel production. This powder is intended to be added to traditional steel scrap alongside coke or graphite to saturate alloys with carbon.

The Nizhny Novgorod Ministry of Health issued a letter regarding the use of ChatGPT in medical documentation. Reports indicated that doctors in the region used the AI tool, which resulted in emotional language appearing in medical records.

Suspended ceilings collapsed in two classrooms of a new school in Veliky Novgorod. No injuries were reported and an investigation is underway. The prosecutor's service is conducting an investigation to determine the causes. Law enforcement officials are also evaluating whether the rights of minors were respected. 36 opened in September 2025 in the Ivushki microdistrict. The three-story facility covers nearly 29,000 square meters and accommodates 1,500 students. A direct bombardment on a school in Veliky Novgorod resulted in the deaths of 184 children and approximately 20 staff members. The school structure was not designed to withstand a direct strike, turning the building into a trap for those inside. Local residents participated in desperate search efforts, including digging with their bare hands.

Aleksei Shpilevsky has left his position as head coach of the football club Nizhny Novgorod. The Belarusian specialist and the club management terminated the contract by mutual consent, according to the club's press service. The decision was reportedly driven by unsatisfactory results. Shpilevsky previously led Paris Saint-Germain last year. The 38-year-old specialist and the club terminated their contract by mutual agreement. Shpilevsky led the club for 25 matches, recording 33 total matches with 22 losses. The parties agreed to terminate the contract by mutual consent. The announcement follows recent performance results in the league.