Kursk, Regional capital in western Russia.
Kursk is a regional capital in Kursk Oblast, western Russia, positioned where three rivers converge across hilly terrain. The waterways divide residential neighborhoods from commercial districts, creating pockets of green space along the riverbanks.
Records mention the settlement from the 10th century, when it served as a trading post between northern and southern territories. The area gained worldwide attention during World War II as the site of a turning point in European military campaigns.
Local theaters and concert halls host performances throughout the week, while residents gather in parks during mild weather to socialize. Evenings draw people to tea houses and cafés where conversations extend late into the night over traditional pastries.
Buses, trolleybuses and trams run through the center and outer districts, connecting neighborhoods on both sides of the rivers. The train station offers regular connections to Moscow and other cities in western Russia, with journeys taking several hours.
Beneath the streets lies the world's largest deposit of iron ore, affecting compass readings and scientific instruments throughout the area. Geologists discovered this formation decades ago while trying to explain unusual magnetic measurements recorded by early surveyors.
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