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The 9 pages that link to Veliky Novgorod, each with the reason it gives.

• Hanseatic LeagueRelated: The League’s Peterhof trading post there opened access to Russian commodities.

• RurikRelated: Rurik’s traditional association with the city anchors his role in early Rus' history.

• Yaroslav the WiseRelated: Yaroslav ruled Novgorod before his final victory in the struggle for Kyiv.

• Ingrian WarRelated: Swedish occupation of the city strengthened its bargaining position.

• Route from the Varangians to the GreeksRelated: Novgorod anchored the northern approach from the Baltic and Lake Ilmen.

• RurikidsRelated: The traditional account places Rurik’s first rule at Novgorod.