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Apr 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.
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Smolensk 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).
The Principality of Smolensk (eventually Grand Principality of Smolensk) was a Kievan Rus' lordship from the 11th to the 16th century. Until 1127, when it passed to Rostislav Mstislavich, the principality was part of the land of Kiev. The principality gradually came under Lithuanian influence and was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of ...
Smolensk is a city and the administrative center of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Dnieper River, 360 kilometers west-southwest of Moscow. First mentioned in 863, it is one of the oldest cities in Russia.
Jan 5, 2014 · Smolensk is almost 380 kilometers away going west from Moscow. Four and a half hours by an express train going from Moscow to Paris and you are in Smolensk. The Hero City will greet you with a...
As one of the oldest cities in Russia, Smolensk was first mentioned in the Primary Chronicle in 863, when Askold and Dir passed it on their voyage from Novgorod to Constantinople. The city was the centre of the Krivich tribe and even then was said to be well defended with a large population.
Mar 25, 2017 · It is one of the oldest cities in Russia, first mentioned in the chronicle in the year of 862. The population of Smolensk is about 317,200 (2022), the area - 166 sq. km. The phone code - +7 4812, the postal codes - 214000-214533. Local time in Smolensk city is May 29, 5:22 pm (+3 UTC).
