10 RUB Kozelsk 2013, GVS

The coin is 10 rubles, Kozelsk of a series of City of Military Glory (WAN) released on August 1, 2013.

Kozelsk - ancient Russian city. He's a year older than Moscow, and in ancient times was a fortress city. Mongol invaders Kozelsk called "wicked city". Long seven weeks Kozelsk defenders kept the defense of the city against the troops of Batu in the black for 1238 Kozelsk. All residents, including young children, urban and young squad prince died in the defense of the city. They preferred to die rather than surrender them attacked the peaceful city of the enemy. On their common grave with a cross.

During the Great Patriotic War, residents of the city also participated in the defense. All adults and adolescents, and the elderly went to dig trenches for our troops. But, unfortunately, the Soviet army was not able to hold the city. Kozelsk was burned, blown up the bridge over the river Zhizdra, the city was occupied. But after two and a half months Kozelsk was released as a result of the Battle of Moscow. In December 2009, Kozelsk was awarded the title "City of Military Glory." Kozelsk and still remains a city-warrior, it is Guards Missile Division, about a quarter of the city - the military.

The reverse of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the city of Kozelsk - five silver shields with crosses symbolizing courage, loyalty to duty, his country and the tragic fate.

The honorary title of City of Military Glory (WAN) is assigned to the Decree of President of the Russian Federation "For courage, steadfastness and mass heroism the defenders of the city, in the struggle for freedom and independence of the Motherland."