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Smolensk [a] 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.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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 Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Smolensk is a port city on the Dnieper River with a rich and turbulent history. Learn about its origins, role in wars, culture and attractions in this travel guide.
Mar 25, 2017 · Learn about Smolensk, one of the oldest and most important cities in Russia, located in the west of the country. Discover its history, architecture, attractions, and transport connections.
Smolensk is an ancient city on seven hills with a defensive wall and a diamond capital. Learn about its history, monuments, climate and how to get there from Moscow.
Smolensk is a city and the administrative center of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Dnieper River, 360 kilometers west-southwest of Moscow.
