Ostrogozhsk, Administrative center in Voronezh Oblast, Russia.
Description
Ostrogozhsk is a town in Voronezh Oblast that stretches along the Tikhaya Sosna River. The settlement sits at an elevation of about 110 meters and spans roughly 22 square kilometers.
History
The town was founded in 1652 by Russian military commander Fedor Arsenyev as a fortress settlement. Originally, around 2,000 people from the Chernigov and Nezhin regiments made up its population.
Culture
The town holds strong ties to painter Ivan Kramskoi, whose artworks and historical documents appear in local exhibitions. Visitors can discover the artistic legacy of this important figure in Russian art history here.
Practical
The town is accessible by regular bus connections from Voronezh, located about 142 kilometers to the north. Visitors should plan time for exploration, as main sites are spread across the settlement.
Did you know?
The town served as a meeting point between Peter the Great and Hetman Ivan Mazepa in 1696 during important military discussions. This encounter was a significant moment in relations between Russia and Cossack leadership.
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