"Wellcome to a fortress" Top 5 Page for this destination Pskov by remigia

Pskov Travel Guide: 51 reviews and 57 photos

Most of guides describe Pskov as one of the main fortresses that stood on defence of Russian lands in medieval. But the full picture can be seen only visiting Pskov, Izborsk and Pechiora together.

Safe from terror

One of the main divisions of Russian Army Air- Troops is located in Pskov. And one of the most honourable citiziens is their chaplain. I cannot say if it is true but our guide told us that story. When some time ago terror acts in some Russian towns started this priest with soldiers flied over the town in helicopter and blessed Pskov with holy water. This was to save the town from all the terror acts.

Dovmont

Dovmont Gorod and Krom walls

When you are in Pskov 2 names will be mentioned -Olga and Dovmont. Olga was a local girl that became a wife of a great duke. And Dovmont was one of the greatest war commanders in the second half of XIV century. He was the only person allowed to live inside the Krom walls and the place still has a name Dovmont Gorod.
But the hero in one country is a traitor and refugee in another....Dovmont . originally Daumantas, was a Lithuanian, the lord of land named Nalshia. When in the middle of XIV century the great duke Mindaugas joined Lithuanian lands in one strong state and was crowned as a king, not all the lords were happy about the new order. The plot against Mindaugas was organized. And two man stood in front- Treniota and Daumantas. He had his own revenge on Mindaugas. Mindaugas was a widower and decided not to waste time and simply married his first wife' sister. The problem was that the lady was already married to Daumantas.... The ploters used the fact as a rightfull reason for revenge and killed Mindaugas and his younger sons. War started and after some years the rebells lost. Treniota was killed and Daumantas ran away to Pskov. He was baptised, married to a daughter of a local nobleman and lived many years in glory.

Intro Updated Jul 8, 2004
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RalfSweden Feb 28, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Hi Remigia. I'm thinking of going to Pskov this summer. Fun stuff to do? Anything special to see? Any nice hotel? Prefer an oldfashioned... RalfSweden (raffeman54@hotmail.com)
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pumpkinpeter Jul 25, 2009 at 12:53 PM

Fascinating,beautiful city,I know of a lady who lives here by the name of Zhenya (Zhenechka342) I hope to meet her here. If any one from Pskov City knows her please give her my name. Peterpumpkin from south africa. cell 0720621755.Thank you.Peter Mills
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Toshioohsako Nov 6, 2008 at 10:24 AM

Historian Remigia explains the history of the fort in Pskov. You are really studious person and a good photographer.
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Dester Mar 6, 2007 at 3:09 PM

Wonderful history to match the scenery
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fabrice Sep 14, 2006 at 1:02 AM

as you live in lithuania,I wonder how you feel when you travel to russia
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Bokhari76 Feb 21, 2006 at 2:11 AM

Nice page
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Propermark Nov 4, 2005 at 5:28 AM

Very nice pages about Russia! I will visit it eventually.... Greetings from Italy. Marco. P.s. Do svidania. Mne hochetsja govorit po russkij...
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globetrott Oct 19, 2004 at 10:08 AM

an interesting page & great pics ! This monastery looks great !
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Pablos_new Sep 27, 2004 at 10:29 PM

Short but interesting page! Slavyanskie klyuchi is a really nice place.
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yumyum Aug 8, 2004 at 8:02 AM

A very informative page!