Smolensk. The Full History of the City

Smolensk is an ancient city, built on the route "from the Varangians to the Greeks" in 863. Its temples, defensive earthen ramparts, and fortress towers have witnessed the emergence and development of Smolensk, and with it, Russia. A key city, a shield city, a hero city - the birthplace of outstanding writers and musicians, scientists and singers: Alexander Belyaev, Boris Vasilyev, Mikhail Glinka, Yuri Gagarin, Eduard Khil, and many others. Smolensk is, first and foremost, the people who made the city flourish in past centuries and thrive to this day. We invite readers to embark on an exciting journey into the past of this city, to dive into its secrets, and "taste them", just as our ancestors tasted gingerbread, honey bread, and "confects".