Zaraysk

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : Contributor Maikl_rus created this drone video of an important historical site in Central Russia. It's called the Zaraysk Kremlin, and it's a 16th century citadel (essentially a small fortress-city) near the town of the same name. It's situated in the Moscow Oblast (province) but is some distance (aroound 160 km or 100 mi.) southeast of Russia's capital city. The fortress played an important role in defending the heart of Russia from attacks by Crimeans Tartars, which occurred through the late 17th century.

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The Zaraisk Kremlin was completed in 1531. At that time, the settlement in which it was located was not even Zaraisk, but Novogorodkom-on-Sturgeon. Only two years have passed since the construction was completed, as the Kremlin tested the strength of the Tatar troops. Subsequently, he had to repeatedly endure the attacks of the Crimeans, which lasted almost the entire 16th century, but without success. In our time, the Zaraisk Kremlin remained the only one in the Moscow region, which was completely preserved in its original form. In addition, this is one of only three fortifications in the country, which were built in the Middle Ages and have never been destroyed since.