Pskov

Pskov ({{lang-ru|?????}}, ancient spelling ????????; Estonian: Pihkva; German: Pleskau; ) is an ancient Russian city, located in the north-west of Russia about 70 km east from the Estonian border, on the river Velikaya. The city of Pskov serves as the administrative center of Pskov Oblast.

Modern history

Since 1777, Pskov has served as a capital of separate government, or oblast. It was here that the last Russian tsar abdicated in March 1917. During World War I Pskov became the center of much activity behind the lines, and after the Russo-German Brest-Litovsk Peace Conference (December 22, 1917–March 3, 1918), in the winter of 1917–1918, the Imperial German Army invaded the area.

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1777 - Oblast - Tsar - March 1917 - World War I - Line - Brest-Litovsk - December 22 - 1917 - March 3 - 1918 - Imperial German Army

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The medieval citadel provided little protection against modern artillery, and during World War II Pskov suffered substantial damage during the German occupation from July 9, 1941 until July 23, 1944. Many ancient buildings, particularly churches, suffered destruction before the Wehrmacht could occupy the city. Though a huge portion of the population died, in 2002 Pskov had a population of 202,780.

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World War II - German - July 9 - 1941 - July 23 - 1944 - Wehrmacht - 2002

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