Region: Eastern Europe & Russia · Coordinates: 54.778, 32.051 · 5 events
| Year | Source | Account |
|---|---|---|
| AD 1078 | Karamzin, History of the Russian State | The prince of Polotsk besieged and burned Smolensk; Vladimir rushed there with Chernigov cavalry but saw only smoking ashes. |
| AD 1095 | Novgorod First Chronicle | Sviatopolk and Vladimir defeat David at Smolensk and give Novgorod to David. |
| AD 1232 | Karamzin, History of the Russian State | Svyatoslav, leading Polotsk troops, took Smolensk in 1232 and killed its citizens without mercy. |
| AD 1258 | Novgorod First Chronicle | Lithuanians and the men of Polotsk attack Smolensk and take Voishina. |
| AD 1404 | Novgorod First Chronicle | Vitovt besieges Smolensk for three months and withdraws. |