Cities and Towns in Russia that Start with N

Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇷🇺 Russia whose name begins with the letter N. You will also find some general information about each of them.

NameRegion/TerritoryPopulation
Naberezhnye ChelnyRepublic of Tatarstan535,000
NadymYamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug46,000
NalchikKabardino-Balkaria240,000
NarimanovAstrakhan Oblast12,000
NelidovoTver Oblast18,000
NerekhtaKostroma Oblast21,000
NeryungriSakha Republic (Yakutia)58,000
NesterovKaliningrad Oblast4,000
NevelPskov Oblast14,000
NevelskSakhalin Oblast10,000
NevinnomysskStavropol Krai118,000
NizhnekamskRepublic of Tatarstan234,000
NizhneudinskIrkutsk Oblast34,000
Nizhny LomovPenza Oblast21,000
Nizhny NovgorodNizhny Novgorod Oblast1,252,000
Nizhny TagilSverdlovsk Oblast331,000
Nikolayevsk-on-AmurKhabarovsk Krai20,000
NikolskPenza Oblast21,000
NikolskoyeLeningrad Oblast6,000
Nizhnyaya SaldaSverdlovsk Oblast20,000
Nizhnyaya TuraSverdlovsk Oblast20,000
Novaya LyalyaSverdlovsk Oblast11,000
Novgorod (Veliky Novgorod)Novgorod Oblast221,000
NovokuznetskKemerovo Oblast538,000
NovomoskovskTula Oblast119,000
NovorossiyskKrasnodar Krai272,000
NovoshakhtinskRostov Oblast109,000
NovosibirskNovosibirsk Oblast1,620,000
NovotroitskOrenburg Oblast84,000
NovouralskSverdlovsk Oblast79,000
Novy OskolBelgorod Oblast18,000
Novy UrengoyYamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug113,000

Naberezhnye Chelny

Naberezhnye Chelny is a major industrial city in the Republic of Tatarstan, located on the banks of the Kama River. It is best known for its automotive industry, being home to the KAMAZ truck manufacturing plant, one of the largest in Europe. The city’s name means “Chelny on the Piers,” referencing its location by the river.

Nadym

Nadym is a town in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, located in the Russian Far North. It serves as an important center for the natural gas industry, given its proximity to large gas fields. The town’s location in the Arctic Circle also makes it known for its cold climate and long winters.

Nalchik

Nalchik is the capital of the Kabardino-Balkaria Republic in the North Caucasus. The name “Nalchik” means “little horseshoe” in the local Kabardian language, reflecting its horseshoe-shaped location in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. Nalchik is a well-known health resort, with numerous sanatoriums and mineral springs.

Narimanov

Narimanov is a small town in Astrakhan Oblast, located on the Volga River. It was named after the Azerbaijani revolutionary Nariman Narimanov. The town’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, particularly fishing and vegetable farming, due to its proximity to the Volga Delta.

Nelidovo

Nelidovo is a town in Tver Oblast, situated on the Mezha River. The town developed as a coal mining center and still retains some mining activities today. Its name is believed to be derived from a local family name, “Nelidov.” Nelidovo is surrounded by forests, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.

Nerekhta

Nerekhta is a small town in Kostroma Oblast, known for its historical architecture, including churches and wooden houses. The town has a long history, dating back to the medieval period, and is located near the Kostroma River. Nerekhta is also known for its handicrafts, including traditional Russian pottery and textiles.

Neryungri

Neryungri is a town in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), located in the Russian Far East. It is an important coal mining center and is one of the largest industrial towns in the region. Neryungri was founded in the 1970s as a planned industrial settlement, and its name is derived from the nearby Neryungri River.

Nesterov

Nesterov is a small town in Kaliningrad Oblast, close to the border with Lithuania. It was formerly known as Stallupönen when it was part of East Prussia before World War II. The town was renamed after Soviet military officer Sergei Nesterov, and today it serves as a border town with a quiet, rural atmosphere.

Nevel

Nevel is a town in Pskov Oblast, located near the borders of Belarus and Latvia. The town is known for its historical significance, particularly during World War II, when it was the site of intense fighting. Nevel is surrounded by lakes and forests, making it a picturesque, albeit small, town.

Nevelsk

Nevelsk is a port town on the southwestern coast of Sakhalin Island, part of Sakhalin Oblast. It was heavily damaged by an earthquake in 2007, but has since been rebuilt. Nevelsk’s economy is primarily based on fishing and shipping, and it plays a vital role in the island’s seafood industry.

Nevinnomyssk

Nevinnomyssk is an industrial city in Stavropol Krai, located on the Kuban River. The city is a major chemical production center, with industries focused on fertilizer and other chemical products. The city’s name is derived from a local legend involving a river nymph, “Nevinnaya” (Innocent), whose name was given to the city.

Nizhnekamsk

Nizhnekamsk is a city in the Republic of Tatarstan, known for its large petrochemical and oil refining industries. It was founded in the 1960s and is a key part of Russia’s energy industry. The city’s name means “Lower Kama,” referring to its location on the lower reaches of the Kama River.

Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod is one of Russia’s largest cities and a major cultural, economic, and transportation hub. Located at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers, it was founded in 1221. The city is known for its historic Kremlin, vibrant arts scene, and as an important center for IT and automotive industries.

Novosibirsk

Novosibirsk is Russia’s third-largest city and the largest in Siberia. Founded in 1893 during the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway, it is a major industrial and cultural center. Novosibirsk is known for its universities, theaters, and scientific research institutes, particularly in the nearby Akademgorodok area.

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