Smolensk oblast

Smolensk region since ancient times played an important role in the life of the country. Today is not only the edge of a protected forest and national parks, but also major commercial and industrial region, as well as a fascinating excursion destination.

The abundance of architectural monuments, historical museums and parks make the stay in the Smolensk region is very diverse. Travellers eager to visit the Museum-reserve "Khmelita", "Smolenskoye Poozerye", Katyn forest, the natural Park "Gagarin" and the archaeological complex called "Gnezdovo barrows". A lot of fascinating information can be gleaned from trips to the village Talashkino, and feel the past and touch of Russian history in Vyazma Kremlin, the Smolensk fortress wall and on the site of the ancient city of the middle of the first Millennium BC.

Hotels and resorts in the Smolensk region always welcomes tourists who are bringing out a travel Luggage vivid impressions and a large number of colorful Souvenirs – painted in the style of Gzhel or Khokhloma ceramic tableware, clay bells, dolls, and the products of flax.