Belozersk 10 rubles 2012 SPMD

Belozersk 10 rubles 2012 SPMD

On the reverse of the top of the drive is represented by the coat of arms of the city of Belozersk, in the center - the architectural panorama of the city. The top of the ring at the edge of the rim - the inscription: "THE ANCIENT CITY OF RUSSIA", at the bottom - "Belozersky".

In the north of ancient Russia in the middle of the ninth century there was a town of Belozersk. It was built on the north shore of White Lake, who gave it its name. Twice in its history, the city was transferred. The first time - in the tenth century because of possible flooding for the second time - in the fourteenth century because of the pestilence that destroyed almost all of its population. However, each time a new place to Belozersk chosen according to the Slavic tradition - on the beach, the water, and the town was revived and became more successful and richer.

Since its founding Belozersk actively developed, engaged in trade and crafts. Finding it in a major trade routes linking the northern lands, Karelia, Novgorod to Kiev principality, the Volga region, brought him wealth and permanent benefit. Therefore, for the possession of Belozersk we were constantly strife, and he passed from hand to hand the surrounding principalities.

In the fourteenth century, the city reached its peak. Under the authority of the Moscow principality, he became a border fortress. At this time built Belozersky Kremlin - a huge earth walls and wooden walls that have survived to the present day. Most of the temples and churches built in the city at the same time.

To. Belozersk was on the border of the Russian state, it is often subjected to raids and destruction, epidemic diseases gradually reduced the number of its inhabitants. Gradually trade routes moved to Arkhangelsk and the share of Belozersk went decline.

Belozersk retained all the charm and originality of native Russia. For historical contribution to the development of trade in the city received in 2000, the Hanseatic community.

Release date June 1, 2012