фотосъемка в зарайске

He managed to repel the attack of advancing Polish troops lead by False Dimitry.

was appointed voevoda (military governor) of Zaraysk.

later known as an organizer of the volunteer army and regarded as a national hero,

the army of the central government of Muscovy. In 1610, Prince ,

Ivan Bolotnikov, and as the result was destroyed by

and the statehood was in danger — the town supported the uprising of

— the period in the beginning of 17th century, when Russia was in chaos

were repelled, the last one in 1570. At the

fortress — was built, definitely not in vain — several Tartar raids

provide defense against Tartars, in 16th century a stone kremlin — an old Russian

between Moscow and the Great Steppe — so called Big Barrier Line. To

joined Moscow principality. Until 17th century Zaraysk was a frontier fortress

troops of Batu Khan. After the invasion, it was restored and after some time

As many other Russian towns at the time, it was (in 1237) destroyed by the Mongol

Zaraysk was founded prior to 13th century, first as a part of Ryazan' principality.

of River Osyotr — a right tributary of River Oka.

coordinates 54°46´ N, 38°53´ E. Picturesque location at the bank

district center at the South-East of Moscow region. Population — 26 thousands (2004),

Zaraysk (Zaraisk, Зарайск) —

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