Which was not an important trading city early on in the Russian states?

One city that was not an important trading hub in early Russian states is Novgorod. While Novgorod played a significant role in early Russian history and culture, it was more known for its political significance and governance rather than as a major trading center compared to cities like Veliky Novgorod and Pskov. Additionally, cities like Moscow and Kazan later became more prominent in trade as the regions developed.