Rostov Veliky

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Rostov Veliky (Russian: Ростов Великий, [rɐˈstof vʲɪˈlʲikʲɪj], lit. 'Rostov the Great') is a town and the administrative center of Rostovsky District in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia. It is one of the oldest towns in the country and a tourist center of the Golden Ring. It is located on the shores of Lake Nero, 202 kilometers (126 mi) northeast of Moscow. The town's railway station is Rostov Yaroslavsky, and it is situated on the M8 federal highway, which connects Moscow and Arkhangelsk. In 2025, the name of the town was officially changed from Rostov to Rostov Veliky.

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