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History of Novosil: from ancient settlement to the present day

Novosil is one of those cities whose history goes back to ancient times. The first mention of Novosil appears in the Nikon Chronicle under the year 1155, making it one of the oldest settlements of the Russian Plain. Local historians claim that the city was founded by nomadic Khazars as early as 874 under the name Itil, but the historically reliable mention dates back to the 12th century.

The name "Novosil" literally means "New Settlement", indicating the emergence of a new settlement on the site of an older one. The place where the city was founded is called "Ostorozhnaya Gora" (Ostrozhnaya Gora), whose archaeological finds testify that Novosil is one of the oldest cities in Russia.

In the Middle Ages, Novosil was the center of the Novosil Principality and had its own kremlin, which stood on Mount Ostrozhenka and withstood the siege of Crimean Khan Girey in 1637. In the 16th-17th centuries, the city was one of the fortified points of the defensive line on the southern borders of the Russian state — the Great Zasechnaya Line.

City coat of arms: symbolism and meaning

The historical coat of arms of the uyezd city of Novosil of the Tula Viceroyalty was Most High approved on March 8, 1778. The modern coat of arms of Novosil is a green field with five azure cornflowers on golden stems and four ears of the same metal, placed three by three, alternately in a checkerboard pattern.

The green field and ears on the coat of arms symbolize the grain direction of agricultural enterprises, and the meadow cornflowers are a symbol of the beautiful nature of these places. The coat of arms reflects the agricultural specialization of the region and its natural wealth.

Famous natives of Novosil

Novosil has given the world many outstanding people. Among the famous natives of Novosil are five Heroes of the Soviet Union, including Ivan Alekseevich Muzalev (1920-1984) and Alexander Vasilyevich Gorbatov. These people glorified their hometown during the Great Patriotic War.

Also among the famous natives of Novosil are clown Vyacheslav Polunin, doctors and scientists. The city is proud of its countrymen who have made significant contributions to the culture and science of the country.

Main attractions and memorable places

In Novosil there was a famous throughout the district Novosil fair, which gathered Moscow, Ryazan, Novgorod and Vladimir merchants. It was an important trading place where the paths of merchants from different Russian lands crossed.

Today, Novosil webcams allow you to see the historical center of the city, where traces of past eras have been preserved. Watching the city in real time is an opportunity to touch its history without leaving home.

Nature and the Zusha River

The Zusha River, an Oka tributary on which Novosil stands, is one of the most popular rafting routes on kayaks thanks to the crystal-clear water of the upper reaches. The nature around the city attracts lovers of active recreation and ecotourism.

The landscapes around Novosil are typical Central Russian nature: hills, fields, groves. Novosil webcams online show not only city streets but also picturesque surroundings, where you can watch the change of seasons in real time.

What the cameras show

This page contains all Novosil webcams that broadcast the city in real time. You can choose any camera to watch the historic center, streets and nature of this ancient city. Online broadcasts allow you to see Novosil as it is right now — quiet, measured, preserving the memory of centuries.