Novograd

Novograd is a toponym meaning "new town" in several Slavic languages. It is used to refer to multiple real settlements in Eastern Europe and appears as a recurring fictional city in various works of fiction. Because the name is generic and not tied to a single place, there is no single, authoritative profile for Novograd; the geographic and administrative details depend on the specific locality or narrative in which it is used.

Etymology and variants: The name combines elements meaning "new" and "town" or "city." Variants include spellings such as Novograd, Novohrad, and Novo Grad, reflecting linguistic differences and transliteration practices. In different languages, the name may be rendered with slight phonetic adjustments but preserves the same basic meaning.

Real-world usage: In the real world, settlements bearing the name Novograd or its variants exist in several Eastern European countries, typically as municipalities or villages. Each bearer of the name has its own history, demographics, and administrative status, separate from other places sharing the root toponym.

In fiction: Novograd is commonly used as a plausible urban setting in literature, film, and games, where it often represents a mid-sized, modern city and serves as a backdrop for stories about governance, culture, and urban life. Its fictional deployments tend to emphasize modernization and regional character without implying a specific real location.