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  • Nijni-Novgorod, which everybody here calls simply "Nijni," dates from 1222; and mention of its fair occurs, we are told, in 1366, since which epoch its celebration has suffered very rare and only violent interruption.

    Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers Various

  • Cincinnati, and Nijni – Novgorod, with an appropriate outfit for each locality, it is no wonder that his hearers look back on that evening as the most tiresome they ever spent.

    The Wrong Box 2004

  • Long before Mr Finsbury had reached Nijni – Novgorod with the income of one hundred and sixty pounds, the company had dwindled and faded away to a few old topers and the bored but affable Watts.

    The Wrong Box 2004

  • It should be mentioned that England and France, at all events, were this year represented at the great fair of Nijni-Novgorod by two of the most distinguished products of modern civilization,

    Michael Strogoff 2003

  • As to the other travelers in the compartment, all bound for Nijni-Novgorod, their appearance, happily for them, was in nowise suspicious.

    Michael Strogoff 2003

  • It was not known whether the traitor, calling in the foreigner to avenge his personal rancor, had rejoined Feofar-Khan, or whether he was endeavoring to foment a revolt in the government of Nijni-Novgorod, which at this time of year contained a population of such diverse elements.

    Michael Strogoff 2003

  • Was she merely going to Nijni-Novgorod, or was the end of her travels beyond the eastern frontiers of the empire?

    Michael Strogoff 2003

  • Nijni-Oudinsk, they were found by twenties, stretched on the ground.

    Michael Strogoff 2003

  • In short, of such importance is this fair of Nijni-Novgorod, that the sum total of its transactions amounts yearly to nearly a hundred million dollars.

    Michael Strogoff 2003

  • Nijni-Novgorod, at a sharp curve of the iron way, the train experienced a very violent shock.

    Michael Strogoff 2003

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