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I live in Smolensk. It's a beautiful city with a tragic history. It has survived many wars because it's located on the border. It's also known as the "City of Thorns" and the "City of the Phoenix." :) Smolensk Oblast is the birthplace of many talented people (Tvardovsky, Isakovsky). If you want to know anything else, just ask! I'll answer any question. :)