23 years ago today, on Oct. 22, 1990, the city of Gorky reverted back to its historical name — Nizhny Novgorod. The city's name had been changed in 1932 in honor of writer Maxim Gorky, who was born there.
23 years ago today, on Oct. 22, 1990, the city of Gorky reverted back to its historical name — Nizhny Novgorod. The city's name had been changed in 1932 in honor of writer Maxim Gorky, who was born there.