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Why are the inhabitants of the city of Torzhok called Novotors?

Residents of the city of Torzhok in the Tver region are correctly called "innovators". The strange discrepancy between the name of the city and the inhabitants is explained by the fact that in ancient times the city changed its name more than once. At first he was just a Torgov, then he became a New Torgov. And since that time, the word "innovators" has not changed with the next change in the name of the city.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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