Kursk

Kursk, located in the rolling hills of the fertile southern Russian steppe region, is one of the oldest cities in the country and breathes history on every street corner. Mentioned in documents as early as 1032, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a thriving commercial center and spiritual fortress. However, the name Kursk was forever burned into world history books in the summer of 1943: it was here that the Battle of Kursk raged, considered the largest tank battle in military history, marking the definitive turning point in favor of the Red Army in World War II. Today, monumental triumphal arches and museums commemorate this heroic victory. Beyond that, Kursk is an important agricultural and industrial center, world-famous for the Kursk Magnetic Anomaly, the largest iron ore basin on Earth.

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History & landmarks

Kolomna

An ancient city famous for its preserved Kremlin and traditional apple pastila treats.

Vyshny Volochyok

Known as the 'Venice of the North', this city is famous for its complex 18th-century canal system.

Torzhok

A historical town famous for its gold embroidery and classicist architecture.

Tutayev

A unique Volga town divided into two banks without a bridge, preserving two distinct historical atmospheres.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

A historic city on Lake Pleshcheyevo, the birthplace of Alexander Nevsky and the cradle of the Russian Navy.

Uglich

A picturesque town on the Volga River, known for the tragic history of Tsarevich Dmitry.

Kasimov

A fascinating town where Russian Orthodox and Tatar Islamic cultures have coexisted for centuries.

Zvenigorod

Often called 'Russian Switzerland' for its rolling hills and the stunning Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery.