Smolensk RegionforCentral RussiaAn area in the southwest ofBryansk OblastXilinBelarusNorthwesternPskov RegionBeilinTver RegionDonglinMoscow region, SoutheastKaluga。
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- Smolensk — The capital of the region, one of the oldest cities in Russia (9th century), and has a 12th-century building complex, the most famous of which are the Kremlin and the Cathedral of the Assumption; there were many historical buildings in Smolensk at that time It was destroyed in the Second World War and has been constructed so far.
- Dorogobri — An ancient town with nearby monasteries and churches worth visiting.
- Roslavl — An old market town, now a small city.
- Viazma — A small city with a long history. The main buildings have been restored since the end of World War II. There are amazing buildings in the area. Many Baroque churches, monasteries and urban cathedrals are worth seeing.
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Smolensk Oblast is one of the oldest cities in Russia. The local area had experienced the Western Expedition of the Mongol Empire,Poland–LithuaniaKingdom, Napoleon’s invasion, and the fierce war history of the two world wars in the 20th century. Although many buildings in Smolensk Region have been damaged and destroyed during various wars; however, the local government is repairing many ancient buildings. The local capital-SmolenskIn addition to being a major travel destination, it is also a convenient core center for exploring the area.
Language
Except for the main universities, the local people in Smolensk Oblast hardly speak English; therefore, they must learn the basicsRussian, This will ensure that you do not have much doubts about travel.
arrival
SmolenskLeaveMoscowVery close and fromSt. PetersburgGetting to the local area is also very easy, just take a Russian train to arrive. However, there are no large airlines flying to Smolensk Airport (LNX).
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neighborhoodPskov RegionIt is a destination similar to Smolensk Oblast, and is a historical border area. This is also one of the additional trips of Smolensk Oblast. As for the train can also be fromSmolenskGo toBelarusMinsk。