Smolensk is a city and the administrative center of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Dnieper River, 360 kilometers west-southwest of Moscow. First mentioned in 863, it is one of the oldest cities in Russia. Population: 316,570.The city has been destroyed several times throughout its history, due to its proximity to invasion routes of various empires.
Smolensk is known for its electronics, textiles, food processing, and diamond faceting industries.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smolensk
Coordinates 54°46'53.06" N 32°2'46.054" E
