Novorossiysk

Novorossiysk (Russian: Новоросси́йск, .mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%}IPA: [nəvərɐˈsʲijsk]) is a city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. It is one of the largest ports on the Black Sea.[9][10] It is one of the few cities designated by the Soviet Union as a Hero City. Population: 262,293 (2021 Census);[11] 241,952 (2010 Census);[4] 232,079 (2002 Census);[12] 185,938 (1989 Census).[13] In antiquity, the shores of the Tsemes Bay were the site of Bata (Ancient Greek: Βατά), an ancient Greek colony that specialized in the grain trade. It is mentioned in the works of Strabo[14] and Ptolemy, among others.