Vyoshenskaya

Vyoshenskaya is an administrative settlement on the left bank of the Don River, serving as the center of Sholokhovsky District in Rostov Oblast. The settlement has schools, medical facilities, and road connections to surrounding areas.

The settlement first appeared on maps in 1638 under the name Veesky and later became significant during the civil conflict of the early 1920s. These events shaped the region's past and local identity.

The State Museum of Mikhail Sholokhov displays manuscripts, photographs, and belongings of the Nobel Prize-winning author. Visitors can see artifacts that tell the story of the writer's connection to this region and its people.

The settlement has schools, clinics, and shops serving both residents and visitors. A bridge connects the area to Bazkovskaya stanitsa across the Don River.

A bridge built in 1985 connects this settlement to Bazkovskaya stanitsa across the Don River. This engineering project was crucial for regional transportation.

Location: Вешенське сільське поселення

GPS coordinates: 49.62722,41.72611

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:00