Novyi Svit Новий Світ Новый Свет | |
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![]() Novyi Svit seen from the north-eastern part of town. | |
Coordinates:44°49′45″N34°54′46″E / 44.82917°N 34.91278°E /44.82917; 34.91278 | |
Republic | Crimea |
Municipality | Sudak Municipality |
Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 1,248 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (MSK) |
Postal code | 98032 |
Area code | +380 6566 |
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Novyi Svit orNovy Svet (Ukrainian:Новий Світ;Russian:Но́вый Свет;Crimean Tatar:Novıy Svet;lit. 'New World' or'New Community') is a resort andurban-type settlement inSudak Municipality in theAutonomous Republic of Crimea, a territory recognized by a majority of countries as part ofUkraine and incorporated byRussia as theRepublic of Crimea. It is known forNovyi Svitsparkling wine produced there.Champagne production was introduced into Novyi Svit by a local landowner, PrinceLev Golitsyn, in the late 19th century. Population:1,248 (2014 Census).[1]
The town is situated in a very scenic area where numerous Soviet movies were filmed. It boasts some fine beaches, a couple of resort hotels (one of which was supposed to be forSovietcosmonauts), a several km tunnel inside a mountain where a factory stores its products, and a largejuniper forest.