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  AllRefer.com - Narva, city, Estonia (CIS And Baltic Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Narva, city, Estonia, CIS And Baltic Political Geography
Founded by the Danes in 1223, Narva passed to the Livonian Knights in 1346 and was a member of the Hanseatic League.
In 1492, Ivan III of Russia built the fortress Ivangorod on the right bank of the Narva, facing the Hermann fortress of the knights.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/N/Narva.html   (351 words)

  
 Narva - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
About 95% of the current population of Narva are Russian-speakers, mostly either Soviet-era immigrants from parts of the former U.S.S.R. (mainly Russia) or their descendants.
In the 16th century, Russian traders at Narva were soon ousted first by the Dutch, then by the Swedes, who took over Narva in 1581, during the Livonian War.
Across the Narva River there is a Russian fortress Ivangorod, founded by Great Duke Ivan III of Muscovy in 1492 and sometimes referred to as Counter-Narva.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Narva   (295 words)

  
 ARCHIPELAGOES  -  Estonia  -  Narva
The city of Narva is located in Northeastern Estonia, on the border between Estonia and Russia, 210 km from Tallinn and 150 km from St. Petersburg.
Narva is unigue because it is located on the border of the West and East.
Narva saw its heyday under Swedish rule in the 16th and 17th centuries, when its Baroque architecture was known as some of the most beautiful in the Baltic Sea area.
www.archipelago.nu /SKARGARD/ENGELSKA/ESTONIA/narva.htm   (1186 words)

  
 The Old Narva maps - Vana Narva kaardid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Narva and Ivangorod are shown separately on the map of Europe at the end of 17 century.
This map and the working planshets till 1940 of scale 1:500 (in 1 cm 5 m), which are now stored in the Narva museum, have helped to restore an arrangement of the ground areas in territory of city.
It was possible, for example to establish the house, in which lived the champion of the world of chess Paul Keres (Posti st 53), on a place of a present house in a street Pushkin 19 (Narva newspaper 13.03.97 nr 49).
www.narvaplan.ee /vananarva/indexe.htm   (453 words)

  
 Pravda.RU:Narva town council to use Russian in record management?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Deputies of the Narva town council suggest that the Cabinet should propose certain amendments to the effective legislation.
Narva deputies say that thus they do not implement the principle of openness established by the law in the work of their self-governance body.
In addition, the current practice does not allow legally elected deputies to express themselves in their mother tongue which is the tongue of the ethnic minority, and hampers realisation of state integration policy in the country.
english.pravda.ru /cis/2003/01/08/41756_.html   (203 words)

  
 The destruction of Narva
Narwa) is the town on the Narva River on the Estonian-Russian border, founded in the 13th century as a trading point between the West (i.e.
Narva in World War II During the World War Two, Narva had the unfortunate fate of being a German-held town relatively close to the frontline.
Narva (to be more exact, ruins of Narva) were taken by the Soviets on July 26, 1944.
users.tkk.fi /~andres/m44/m44narva.htm   (6311 words)

  
 Narva & Jaanilinn Castles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
On the Estonian side of the border is Narva and Narva castle.
From Narva castle we can observe the castle on the other side of the river (and border) in what used to be the Estonian town of Jaanilinn.
Narva Castle, with Jaanilinn castle in the background.
7is7.com /otto/estonia/narva.html   (114 words)

  
 The trip to Narva 23
Narva is a town with industry from the USSR-period.
Narva was earlier an prison-town, only bandits come from Narva, Kostya and Vika said......yeah, it was sure great.
Though there are some lovely areas outside of Narva, today the region is blighted by phosphorite and oil-shale industries and suffers the highest unemployment rate in the country.
home.no.net /svtarald/narvatr.htm   (3004 words)

  
 Narva   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Narva er en by beliggende i det nordøstre Estland, ved den nåværende grensen mot Russland.
Narva har generelt dårligt rykte i det øvrige Estland, med høy arbeidsløshet og sosiale problemer.
Narva 1581-1721: Quellen zur Geschichte der Stadt in schwedischer Zeit (Veröffentlichungen der Forschungsstelle Ostmitt...
encyklopedi.com /Narva   (366 words)

  
 Narva Muuseum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Narva Museum is accommodated in the precincts of the Narva Castle.
Expositions of Museum are dedicated to the history of Narva since the XIII century until the beginning of the XX century.
Art collections of the Narva Museum are located in a reconstructed building of the XVIII century.
www.narvamuuseum.ee /en/en_content.htm   (131 words)

  
 The Battle of Narva
The commandant of Narva at this time was Colonel Adolf Fredrik Horn, who had at his disposal roughly 2000 infantrymen, and 400 cavalry.
When the army finally reached Narva, after a 190 km march, they didn’t even get time to sleep; they had to fight the day after their arrival.
The victory at Narva gave Sweden breathing space, but due to the kings decision to turn against Poland, and his enemies own lust for war, the war drag on for yet another 21 years.
www.stormaktstiden.com /handelser/battle_of_narva.htm   (1710 words)

  
 Summer School: Cultural Programme   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Besides, the excursion helps to orientate oneself in the town to the students who are in Narva for the first time.
In the castle museum there are some interesting historical exhibitions that are dedicated to the synthesis of Estonian, Russian, Swedish, German, and Danish cultures in Narva.
During the walk the students are told about the main historical moments connected with Narva.
narva.ut.ee /~vs/kult_en.html   (364 words)

  
 Narva   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Narva is a city located on Estonia/Russian border.
Through the city flows a river (from Lake Peipus) having the same name, Narva.
On January 1st, 2002 Narva had a total population of 70,178 (31,377 males and 38,801 females).
www.theezine.net /n/narva.html   (82 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / Nation / Student ordered to stop posting old tests   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Narva said old tests have helped him focus on what professors were looking for, and that he thought students would appreciate a central repository for such material.
Narva said he had removed some material from his site earlier after being contacted by professors, but university spokesman Jay Fromkin said at least one professor complained that Narva failed to do that.
Narva, a senior studying political science and criminal justice, said he couldn't afford to retain an attorney.
www.boston.com /news/nation/articles/2005/04/14/student_ordered_to_stop_posting_old_tests?mode=PF   (372 words)

  
 Narva Electrical
Narva has virtually become the one-stop shop for quality lighting and electrical products with supporting retail merchandisers and display material to promote the brand name and reinforce the company’s extensive market support.
The pace of development of Narva’s programme is amply illustrated in the inside cover with 19 highlights of new ranges including multi-voltage LED lighting, Compac HID and Ultima Blue driving lamps, heat shrink terminals, Microburst and LED warning lamps, new marine deck and trailer lamps.
NARVA today has most of its product manufactured by leading companies from all over the world and these strategic partners give NARVA access to the latest in technology and product design.
www.noelsautoparts.com.au /narva.htm   (576 words)

  
 Alexander's Gas & Oil Connections - Estonian Cabinet approves terms of NRG Energy's purchase of Narva Power   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The terms include a commitment by Narva Power to invest approximately $ 361 mm for reconstructing and refurbishing the generation plants and making environmental improvements.
Narva Power will enter into a 15-year power purchase agreement with Eesti-Energia.
NRG Energy is a leading global energy company primarily engaged in the acquisition, development, construction, ownership and operation of power generation facilities.
www.gasandoil.com /goc/company/cnr02909.htm   (385 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Narva, river, Estonia and Russia (CIS And Baltic Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
Narva, river, Estonia and Russia, CIS And Baltic Physical Geography
Narva, river, c.50 mi (80 km) long, rising in Lake Peipus (Chudskoye), E Estonia, and flowing northeast past the city of Narva into the Gulf of Finland.
After Estonia was forcibly incorporated into the USSR (1940), all Estonian territory E of the river was transferred (1945) to the Russian SFSR (now Russia); Estonia regards the transfer as an illegal annexation.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/N/NarvaR.html   (227 words)

  
 Chechnya news   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The management of the Rugodiv municipal cultural center yielded to urgent solicitations of the Narva City Hall and refused to rent the hall to festival organizers on March 20, the Northern Coast newspaper reported.
The Narva authorities decided to prohibit the festival in connection with tense situation in the world and the recent terrorist acts in Madrid, the newspaper said.
According to Larisa Olenina, the deputy head of the Narva city assembly, the world is often hit by terrorist acts today, so we should not hold the Chechnya festival in Narva.
www.hrvc.net /west/18-3-04.htm   (214 words)

  
 Narva linn - City government   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The frontier location of Narva is the most characteristic feature of both the past and the present of the town.
The town of Narva is located in an extremely picturesque place.
It is the Narva Waterfall, whose spillway capacity is one of the largest in northern Europe.
www.narva.ee /eng   (270 words)

  
 Narva
Glass from our own production NARVA has been resident in Brand-Erbisdorf since 1966 and from this base of tradition, millions of fluorescent lamps in varying diameters, forms and performance levels emerge each year.
NARVA has developed technical production methods for both spheres, along with an effective tube coating, as is often requested by the customer.
NARVA’s special strength is in its enormous product versatility.
www.narva.com.pl /nowa/index_ru.php   (302 words)

  
 Welcome to Genus Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Narva has been a member of the Massachusetts bar since 1975, and prior to co-founding Genus Resources, practiced corporate law, specializing in mergers and acquisitions.
Narva succeeded his father as president, becoming the third generation in his family to head this American Stock Exchange-listed firm founded by his grandfather in 1921.
Narva serves on many boards of directors and advisors of family controlled businesses, as well as on the boards of NetMarquee, Inc., and EKMS, Inc. He has been cited frequently as an authority in the field of family business by the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.
www.genusresources.com /narva.html   (482 words)

  
 Living History: GNW festival in Narva
Reenactors from St.Petersburg and Smolensk, Russia, from Narva and Rakvere, Estonia as well as one guest from the UK took part in the event.
Most of participants arrived to Narva on Friday noon and immediately set up the camp: ground in the yeard of Narva castle was allowed for this; a line of white historical tents with fire place in front of it, rough wooden tables and benches were placed next to the fire.
Everybody left Narva with strong belief that they will come back, belief that their own fascinating experience will bring more interest to the period and more reenactors will come to Narva to make history live again and again.
www.petrobrigada.ru /peter/gallery/narva04/narva04_en.htm   (1095 words)

  
 New Frontier - Awaiting a healing touch
Narva, Estonia—a gray town filled with gray people, seemingly at a dead-end in its 700-year history—a town suffering from the ravages of HIV/AIDS—a perfect town to open a Salvation Army corps, allowing the healing touch of Jesus to transform peoples’ lives.
Narva has seen it all in its 700-year history, witnessing times of economic prosperity, and complete devastation.
Nowhere is this truer than in Narva, 96 percent Russian speaking, and the third largest city in Estonia, where government investment is low, and most factories stand idle.
www.salvationarmy.usawest.org /usw/www_NewFrontierPub.nsf/thqlink/5FE1F387DCA2C6C188256FB600655505?openDocument   (1060 words)

  
 Narva, Estonia to Host Boris Berezovsky's Internet Conference on August 26 | RosbaltNews.COM
The Narva union of Russian citizens headquarters told Rosbalt that local businessman Andres Valme is organizing the event.
Yesterday the initiative group of Russian citizens in Narva decided to begin submitting documents for the nomination of Boris Berezovsky as a deputy to the State Duma.
Russian citizens, who are living in Narva, want to nominate Berezovksy's candidacy in the 100th election district of the Kingisepp region of Russia.
www.rosbaltnews.com /2003/08/19/63748.html   (840 words)

  
 Speech in Narva
Your American Corner in Narva will also be able to count on the support of the American Embassy in Tallinn.
In the past, one way in which we have shown our interest in Narva is by arranging for English Language Fellows from the United States to be placed at Narva College to teach English.
I firmly believe that Narva's American Corner will serve as a bridge between the residents of Narva and the people of the United States, and that the personal contacts such as those established through the English Language Fellow program will only increase.
www.usemb.ee /narvacorner_eng.php   (737 words)

  
 Non-profit Organization Pro Narva
One is a modern Narva, town built from the silicate bricks and concrete in the Soviet times; the second one is the Old Narva, with the heart is baroque style, which was destroyed by the WW II and later, by the winner of that War.
Both the new, mainly Russian by nationality, citizens of Narva, who rebuilt Narva after the war, and the "native" people of Narva, Russians and Estonians, who remember "that Narva" and make a connection between the history and the present day.
To join the two Narvas is the aim of the non-profit organization Pro Narva.
www.pronarva.ee /start3.php   (373 words)

  
 Narva Power[EBRD - Project Summary Document]
Narva Power's two power stations, Balti and Eesti, are Estonia’s major sources of air pollutants and urgently require rehabilitation.
Narva Power's transboundary sulphur load to adjacent areas in Finland and Russia is expected to reduce in the same proportion as the emissions.
Due to Narva Power’s transboundary environmental issues, the Estonian MoE has also notified the relevant Finnish and Russian authorities in accordance with the UNECE Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context as well as the Estonian-Finnish intergovernmental agreement on assessment of transboundary environmental impact.
www.ebrd.com /projects/psd/psd2002/27497.htm   (649 words)

  
 Business Wire: Estonian Cabinet Approves Terms of NRG Energy P... @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The terms include a commitment by Narva Power to invest approximately $361 million for reconstructing and refurbishing the generation plants and making environmental improvements.
NRG Energy will make an initial $65-70 million equity commitment, including a $5 million contribution to establish a social fund to help the residents of the Narva region, in which the plants are located.
Narva Power's two stations, Balti and Eesti, currently supply more than 90 percent of Estonia's electricity.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:63006433&refid=holomed_1   (510 words)

  
 NARVA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The trademark NARVA was extended to all firms of the combine within a centrally coordinated marketing initiative in the GDR.
The Mitteldeutsche Warenzeichenverband NARVA e.V., the owner of the collective trademark NARVA, was founded during the political changes in East Germany.
The NARVA logo of each member company has the word Narva in a special color and explanatory additional information on it.
www.narva.de /english/geschi.htm   (200 words)

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