Novosibirsk, founded in 1893 at the future site of a Trans-Siberian Railway bridge crossing the great Siberian river of Ob, was at first named Novonikolayevsk (Новониколаевск), in honor both of Saint Nicholasand

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Novosibirsk is the administrative center of the oblast and, within the framework of administrative divisions, it also serves as the administrative center of Novosibirsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as

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Flora
The best-known trees native to Novosibirsk are birch, pine, and aspen. Some

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Novosibirsk is home to Russia's most powerful shortwave relay station east of the Ural mountains. This relay station can reach most of South Asia, the Middle East, and China. The Magadan and Vladivostokrelay stations when operated in conjunction with

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International and intercity transportation
Airports
The city is served by Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport, which connects Novosibirsk with most of

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Novosibirsk is a large industrial center. The industrial complex consists of 214 large and average-sized industrial enterprises. These

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Urban layout
The layout of the modern city is based on the planning of the post-revolution period. Before 1917, there was no traditional city center in Novo-nikolayevsk. The main buildings of the railway management and the nearby railway station

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