Prokhorovka, Belgorod Oblast, Municipal center in Belgorod Oblast, Russia.
Prokhorovka is a settlement along the Psyol River in Belgorod Oblast, located roughly 55 kilometers north of the regional center. A railway station connects the town to the Moscow-Kharkiv line.
In July 1943, this location witnessed one of World War II's largest tank engagements as part of the Kursk Offensive. The battle marked a turning point in the Eastern Front conflict.
Memorial sites throughout the settlement honor fallen soldiers with monuments and an eternal flame, where visitors can explore local military heritage in galleries.
The settlement is easy to navigate on foot, with clear landmarks along the railway line. Visitors should expect basic services as this is a small town rather than a major urban center.
The town's name comes from engineer V.I. Prokhorov, though the original settlement was founded as Ilinskaya Sloboda by a Polish nobleman. This naming history reflects different periods of development.
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