Dorogobuzh
Digital Passport
Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Dorogobuzh is a historic town on the Dnieper River in Smolensk Oblast, Russia, serving as the administrative centre of its district. Founded as a fortress in the 12th century, it changed hands among Lithuanian, Polish‑Lithuanian, and Muscovite powers. The town bears marks of numerous wars, including the Time of Troubles and the Smolensk War.
Statistics
Area
10.00 km²
Population
10,720