Bryansk Tourist Information
Bryansk is an ancient Russian city. According to archaeological findings, a pre-historic settlement already existed here in the 5th century. Starting from the 10th century there was an ancient Slavic town that later was renamed to Bryansk. Therefore, Bryansk was founded in 985, though the earliest mention of Bryansk in the Chronicles refers only to 1146.
In the 13th century, when many Russian towns were destroyed in the course of the Tartar invasion, Bryansk remained intact for a long time due to the thick, almost impassable woods surrounding it. Early in the 16th century, Bryansk was incorporated by Russia and for two centuries remained the main stronghold on the southwestern border of the Russian state.
The people of Bryansk fought heroically on the front lines during the Great Patriotic war. The occupation lasted 708 days. It was the time of terror for the population. There were more than 60000 guerrillas fighting against the enemy in the forests surrounding Bryansk.
Hundreds of derailed trains and blown-up bridges, thousands of killed enemy soldiers-that was their contribution to the Victory.
Bryansk region was founded July 5, 1944. Contemporary Bryansk is a large industrial and cultural center, one of the most beautiful cities in Russia with the population of almost half a million.
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