Smolensk - Wikipedia
WebSmolensk is a city and the administrative center of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Dnieper River, 360 kilometers (220 mi) west-southwest of Moscow. First mentioned in 863, it is one of the oldest cities in Russia. It has a population of 316,570 (2021 Census).
Smolensk | Russia, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 28, 2024 · Smolensk, city and administrative center of Smolensk oblast (region), western Russia. The city stands on both banks of the Dnieper River, 260 miles (418 km) west of Moscow. Smolensk is one of the oldest and most historic of Russian cities, dating back to the 9th century, but the ravages of war.
Smolensk: Russia’s western citadel - Russia Beyond
WebMar 11, 2012 · Smolensk is one of the oldest historic settlements in Russia. First mentioned in medieval chronicles under the year 862, the early settlement was long a center of the Krivichi, an eastern Slavic...
Smolensk – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebSmolensk is a city with great history. Since the XII century it was a capital of the princedom, but since 1522 it became a city of the Moscow kingdom. In 1596 the great fortress was built to protect people. Now this fortress is the most interesting sight of the city. It's bigger than Moscow's fortress (the Kremlin).
Smolensk: A decade since the air disaster that shook Poland
WebApr 10, 2020 · Smolensk: A decade since the air disaster that shook Poland. When the tragedy struck, many thought it could unite Poles, but 10 years on, Polish politics remain polarised.
Smolensk | Smolensk Region, Historical Sites, Battle of Smolensk ...
WebApr 30, 2024 · Smolensk, oblast (region), western Russia. The oblast lies mostly in the upper Dnieper River basin. The terminal moraines of the Smolensk-Moscow Upland lie east-west across the oblast, rising to 1,050 feet (320 m) and dividing the Dnieper, Volga, and Western Dvina basins. Easy portages between.
The great Smolensk citadel: Russia's bulwark in the West
WebSmolensk is among the oldest historic sites in Russia. First mentioned in medieval chronicles under the year 862, the early settlement was a center of the Krivichi, an eastern Slavic tribe.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Smolensk - Tripadvisor
WebThings to Do in Smolensk, Russia: See Tripadvisor's 12,353 traveler reviews and photos of Smolensk tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Smolensk. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Smolensk Travel Guide - Tours, Attractions and Things To Do
WebSmolensk is worth visiting, especially the Assumption Cathedral, 12th century churches and city’s center with many extant prewar buildings. One of the main events here is an annual reconstruction of the events of 1812, taking place in early August on Valutina Mountain.
Battle of Smolensk (1812) | Summary | Britannica
WebBattle of Smolensk, engagement of the Napoleonic Wars fought in eastern Russia on August 16–18, 1812, and the first large-scale battle of the French campaign in Russia. When Napoleon invaded Russia in June 1812, he led a multinational army of more than half a …
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