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Smolensk

City · 🇷🇺 Russia
Population 310,460
Area 19 km²
Time zone Europe/Moscow
Official website www.smoladmin.ru
Smolensk

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Smolensk Essentials

Smolensk, known as the 'Shield of Russia,' preserves a formidable military and religious heritage. This selection features the massive Smolensk Fortress wall, including the Gromovaya and Orel towers, and the hilltop Dormition Cathedral. Significant historical sites include three rare 12th-century pre-Mongol churches—Sts. Peter and Paul, St. John the Evangelist, and St. Michael the Archangel. Cultural highlights encompass the 17th-century city forge, the oldest secular building in town, and monuments dedicated to composer Mikhail Glinka and the defenders of 1812.

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Historic Landmarks of Smolensk

Smolensk’s historical landscape is defined by its 16th-century Kremlin, a massive fortification designed by architect Fyodor Kon. This list features the remaining defensive towers, including the museum-housed Gromovaya and the riverside Veselukha. Complementing these fortifications are significant memorials, such as the 1812 monument to Napoleon’s defeat, the bronze Deer sculpture from East Prussia, and tributes to composer Mikhail Glinka, reflecting the city’s strategic military importance and cultural heritage.

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Historic Churches & Monasteries

Smolensk is home to some of Russia's oldest architectural monuments, including three rare 12th-century pre-Mongol churches: Saints Peter and Paul, St. John the Evangelist, and the Archangel Michael. The city's religious landscape is dominated by the green-domed Dormition Cathedral on Cathedral Hill, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. These sites, along with ancient monasteries like the Abraham and Trinity, illustrate the evolution of Russian Orthodox building styles from early medieval brickwork to the ornate designs of the 18th century.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: August

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -6° (feels like -11°) · extremes -26°–0°
  • -12° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -5° (feels like -9°) · extremes -24°–0°
  • -11° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -16°–9°
  • -7° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -6°–19°
  • 0° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes -1°–24°
  • 6° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–27°
  • 11° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 23° · extremes 9°–29°
  • 13° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 22° · extremes 7°–29°
  • 12° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 1°–23°
  • 7° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -5°–16°
  • 2° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -3°) · extremes -13°–8°
  • -3° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -4° (feels like -9°) · extremes -21°–2°
  • -9° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Russian Ruble RUB · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Russian
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+7
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Tours & Activities

Dormition Cathedral in Smolensk
Walk
Gromovaa basna
Walk
Cerkov Svatogo Arhangela Mihaila

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