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Smolensk (Town of Russia in Europe)

a town of Russia in Europe, capital of a government of the same name, on the Dnieper, 230 miles tempt to establish himself as a physician, this time at Bath, but gained little save S. W. of Moscow. It is the see of an archbishop, and has three cathedrals, numerous other churches, monasteries, and an episcopal palace. It has, besides, numerous schools, a college, hospitals, a house of correction, and assembly rooms.

Manufactures, linens, leather, carpets, and soap. Smolensk was the scene of an obstinate conflict between the French and Russians, Aug. 16-17, 1812, in which victory is claimed on both sides. The day following, Aug. 18, the French returning to the attack, found the city deserted and in ruins. Pop. about 76,000.