The book "Novyy istochnik po istoricheskoy geografii Sredney Azii" focuses on the historical geography and topography of the cities of Central Asia. It is based on the work "al-Kand fi zikr ulama Samarkand," written by the renowned Central Asian scholar Nadzhm ad-Din Abu Khafs Umar ibn Mukhammad an-Nasafi al-Maturidi. He predominantly lived in Samarkand and documented the biographies of scholars who lived in Samarkand between the 8th century and the time of the author. The book provides a valuable analysis of medieval toponyms and their etymology mentioned in the writings of an-Nasafi, comparing them with information from other historical sources. It is a significant work for anyone interested in the history and geography of Central Asia.