The book tells in a lively and fascinating way about the natural, spiritual, man-made riches of the Novgorod region, its economy, culture, and people. Much attention is paid to the phenomenon of ancient Novgorod. The reader will learn about the most interesting places and monuments of Veliky Novgorod and its environs, the main cities and other settlements of the region, former noble estates and their inhabitants, architectural, artistic and cultural values, as well as natural monuments. There is a lot of information about religious centers, temples, Orthodox shrines, the presence of holy relics, miraculous and revered icons, and revered sources. The story is told about people, secular and ecclesiastical, whose lives are closely connected with the Novgorod land, including Russian saints. The exceptionally great importance of the Novgorod land in the history, economy, and culture of our country is emphasized.