Smolensk Oblast

Smolensk Oblast spans across 49,800 square kilometers of territory between Moscow and Belarus, featuring numerous rivers, lakes, and elevated landscapes within the East European Plain.

The region gained its administrative status in September 1937 during the Soviet era and experienced significant changes throughout World War II, including German occupation from 1941 to 1943.

The population of 888,421 residents includes a predominant Russian majority at 94.6%, along with Ukrainian and Belarusian communities, maintaining strong Orthodox Christian traditions.

The territory connects to major cities through the M1 highway and Moscow-Brest Railway, while its economy focuses on manufacturing, particularly in aviation parts and agricultural machinery.

The region contains 1,149 rivers, 160 lakes, and the Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park, which preserves distinct ecological systems and native wildlife species.

Location: Russia

Inception: September 27, 1937

Capital city: Smolensk

Part of: Central Federal District

Shares border with: Pskov Oblast, Tver Oblast, Moscow Oblast, Kaluga Oblast, Bryansk Oblast, Mogilev Region, Vitebsk Region

Website: http://admin-smolensk.ru

GPS coordinates: 55.00000,33.00000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17