Things to see and do Smolensk (Смоленск)

The large national park extends around the Przhevalskoye resort, named after the great Polish-Russian explorer and naturalist Nikolai Przewalski, born near Smolensk in 1839. It is a haven where you can go for long walks and camp by the lakes or in the forest. It is about 60 kilometres north of Smolensk. To get there, it is best to ask at the tourist office in Smolensk, as some agencies organize excursions.

This museum is entirely dedicated to the sculptor Sergey Konenkov (1874-1971) who lived at Smolensk. In a beautiful house decorated with stucco stucco, you will see 80 of his works carved on stone, metal and wood.

This church is one of the oldest in Russia since it dates back to the th century. Built in brick, it was thought to be part of a princely residence because, at that time, the city extended only on the left bank of the Dnieper.