Dmitrov 10 rubles 2004 MMD

Dmitrov 10 rubles 2004 MMD

With 65 kilometers to the north of the Russian capital is the ancient city of Dmitrov. In 1154 Yuri Dolgoruky had a son Vsevolod, at baptism was named Dmitry. In his honor, based on the river Yakhroma city became a fortress on the border of the Vladimir-Suzdal principality. As rivers Yakhroma Dmitrov and sister passed through a water trade route from the northern territories. Hence the products delivered by land and from there to the Klyazma Vladimir and later to Moscow.

During princely feuds 13-14 centuries the city passed from one principality to another, until in 1364 was not included in the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Several times in the Dmitrov Tatar-Mongols attacked by subjecting it to plunder, devastation, and even burned.

In the first half of the 16th century came the greatest flowering of the city. Successfully develop trade with the north, built Assumption Cathedral. However, the oprichnina and the Polish intervention resulted in Dmitrov in the strongest decline. After the unification of Russia had lost the status of a border fortress, and water trade routes ceased to exist until the construction of St. Petersburg.

A new round of development associated with the construction of the city through the Moscow Canal in the 30s of the 20th century. Build industrial companies for the construction, the population has grown. In 41 of the same century in the Dmitrov district of Moscow fought with the Nazis, Soviet defenders.
An interesting feature is the historical fact that the city was famous for its bagels and cakes. Printed gingerbread welcomed special guests, instead of loaf with salt.

On the reverse of the top of the drive is represented by the coat of arms of the town of Dmitrov, in the center - the Kremlin's Cathedral of the Assumption of Dmitrov, against the 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 - "Dmitry".

Release date 22 September 2004