Velikiye Luki
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Velikiye Luki is situated in Pskov Oblast, Russia, on the Lovat River. First mentioned in chronicles in 1166, it historically defended approaches to Pskov and Novgorod. The town gained prominence as a railway hub connecting Moscow and Riga in the early 20th century.
Statistics
Area
60.00 km²
Population
86,711