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	Small Towns of Russia > Small Towns > Izborsk
		However in 1242 the German knights were banished from Pskov and Izborsk, and during the famous battle on ice of Chudskoje lake the incorporated troops under the command of Aleksandr Nevsky defeated the enemy.
		Especially long and persistent was the siege of Izborsk in 1349, as a result of which Livonia knights, failing to take a possession of the fortress, left at its walls a lot of warriors and, receding, destroyed all their besiege machines and ammunition.
		The fortress of Izborsk played a considerable role during Livonia war, in the beginning of which the Pechora fortress was constructed in 22 kilometers to the wets from Izborsk.
	www.towns.ru /towns/izborsk_e.html (1641 words)

	Izborsk Fotress, Pskov Russia
		Izborsk Fortress has survived for over 1,500 years due to its excellent engineering, monumental construction and continual restoration and improvements by Russian engineers and architects until the 16th century when it was abandoned.
		The stunning Izborsk Fortress and its monumental ramparts is one of the last remaining forts from early Russian history which overlooks the beautiful valley and lake district of Pskov.
		One of the most difficult challenges facing Izborsk Fortress is the rapid deterioration of its foundation, historic walls and towers due to overgrowth of plants, and the brutal freeze and thaw cycles of the long winters in the Pskov region.
	www.globalheritagefund.org /where/izborsk.html (1357 words)

	Informat.io on Izborsk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Izborsk (Russian: И́зборск; Estonian: Irboska) is a village in Pechorsky District of Pskov Oblast, Russia.
		Although his burial mound is still shown to occasional tourists, archaeological excavations didn't reveal the presence of the Varangian settlement at the site, indicating that Izborsk was an important centre of the early Krivichs.
		According to the Treaty of Tartu, the Russian-Estonian state boundary went eastwards of Izborsk and thus the town was part of Estonia since 1920; in the early 1945 when both Russia and Estonia were parts of Soviet Union, the Russian SFSR/Estonian SSR boundary was moved westwards and thus Izborsk became part of Russian SFSR.
	www.informat.io /?title=izborsk (275 words)

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		The coat of arms of Pskov is located in the upper part of it: the snow leopard and a blessing from the heaven hand, in the lower part is a cave which gave the name to the town.
		And as a fortress Izborsk was the first to resist to the enemies and halt their advance to Russia.
		Five kilometres from Izborsk to the direction of Pechory, at the bank of Malskoye lake stands Malsky monastery, founded in 15th century.
	www.pechory.org /index_en.php (1770 words)

	Russia : Pskov - «Rusvip» Travel Company
		Izborsk is located 32 km west of Pskov.
		In The Tale of Bygone Years - the most outstanding literary work of Kievan Russia - Izborsk was mentioned in one of the first chapters, when in 862 three Varangian princes were asked by the Slavs to rule over their towns.
		In the 14-16th centuries Izborsk was a reliable outpost of Pskov, its "younger brother".
	www.rusvip.ru /eng/hist_pskov.html (333 words)

	Saint Petersburg English Newspaper - Neva News - IZBORSK
		Menacing fortifications of Izborsk, built for defense purposes, loom down from the hillsides, casting their shadow over the ancient trade routes that ran from east to west.
		Izborsk is a real mystery; a rare union of human creation and natural landscape.
		Izborsk is a guardian of history’s secrets, a stone city on a ‘bird’s mountain’ - Zheravya or Zhuravlinaya (Crane) Hill.
	www.nevanews.com /index.php?id_article=235&section=12 (887 words)

	Izborsk - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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		Izborsk (И́зборск in Russian, Irboska in Estonian) is an old Russian town to the west of Pskov and just to the east from the Estonian border.
		You can find it there under the keyword Izborsk (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izborsk)The list of previous authors is available here: version history (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Izborskandaction=history).
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Izborsk (247 words)

	Izborsk > Main
		Izborsk town ("town" means a fortress in ancient meaning) was situated on the elevated stony plateau above Gorodischenskoe lake.
		In 1330 stone fortress with local limestone was erected by Pskov's and Izborsk's stonecutters under Pskov's posadnik Sheloga control.
		In 1941-44 the town was under German occupation and after 1945 Izborsk are on Pechorskij region of Pskov area.
	www.nortfort.ru /izborsk/index_e.html (665 words)

	Study Abroad in St.Petersburg: Excursions
		The Izborsk fortress was created from timber during the 7th century.
		In 1303, the wooden fortress was relocated one-half kilometer from the town settlement to the Zheravjia hill accommodating additional troops within its fortified 6 acres (2.4 hectares) of walls.
		During the 16th century, the Izborsk fortress was reconstructed due to the invention of fire arms.
	www.chfa.uni.edu /StPetersburg/excursions/IzborskPechora.asp (453 words)

	фХТЙУФЙЮЕУЛПЕ БЗЕОФУФЧП ъбп "йОФХТЙУФ".
		Izborsk and Pechory (Duration - 6 hours) Izborsk is located 32 km west of Pskov.
		The perfectly preserved Izborsk fortress had to withstand 8 long sieges from the 14th to the 16th century and was never captured by enemy.
		Sightseeing at Izborsk will not be complete if you do not have a look at its ancient buildings.
	www.turizm.ellink.ru /eng/muzei.htm (1446 words)

	Paradox Interactive Forums - - ARCHIVE - Pskov Grand Spring Tourney
		As is typical for the lands surrounding Pskov (Izborsk only lie 32km to the west) the approaches to the fortress are awash in forests, streams, ponds and lakes.
		Izborsk had always served as a warning to those foolish enough to invade Pskov.
		However today Izborsk served not to warn yourself those about you, but to welcome you in the spirit of friendship for a grand display of martial talent and skill.
	www.europa-universalis.com /forum/printthread.php?t=107334 (6884 words)

	Spotlight on Nation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Principality of Izborsk is a huge, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape.
		Izborsk's national animal is the giant otter, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the mark.
		Izborsk is ranked 80th in the region and 4,037th in the world for Stupidest Citizens.
	www.nationstates.net /-1/page=display_nation/nation=izborsk (153 words)

	Russian culture navigator
		Izborsk traces its history back to 862 when a Varangian named Truvor, who came from Scandinavia, founded a settlement there.
		Two years later Russian troops led by Prince Alexander Nevsky regained Izborsk after inflicting a crushing defeat on Livonian knights at the battle on the Chudskoye Lake.
		A legend has it that in 1341 German knights besieging Izborsk tried in vain to find the well and press the fortress to surrender.
	www.vor.ru /culture/cultarch188_eng.html (1642 words)

	Travel agensy Veximo Tour
		52 km: the Izborsk fortress of the 14th century and Truvor's old town site of the 9-13th centuries, the Slavic Springs; the Pechory fortress of the 16th century, architectural ensemble of the Monastery of the Caves - 15 - 20th centuries, the monastery caves - a burial vault for the monks - 16-20th centuries.
		Visit to the caves of the monastery that are a burial vault for monks and representatives of famous noble families - the Buturlins, the Nazimovs, the Suvorovs, the Pushkins, the Musorgskys.
		Tour of the Izborsk Fortress; visit to the Springs of the Twelve Apostles, which give Health, Love, Wealth to everybody.
	www.veximotour.ru /offer_en.htm (622 words)

	Official site of Pskov region / Tourism
		The two ancient fortresses of Old Izborsk (14th century, 30km from Pskov) and Pechory (16th century, 90kmfrom Pskov) are preserved.
		The Izborsk Preserve is a unique combination of historical and archeological sites, monuments of the Old Russian fortification, cult and civic architecture and natural landscapes.
		Within the Orthodox Sanctuaries of Izborsk pilgrim tour visitors can discover for themselves the unique orthodox sanctuaries of Izborsk and its environs— temples of the 15-18th centuries: Izborsk fortress on topof the Zhuravya Hill, Truvor Settlement, St.
	www.pskov.ru /en/tourism (1018 words)

	Pskov (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The masterpieces of poetry and prose he created there have enriched the treasure-chest of world literature.
		Under Izborsk's fortress (9 century) there still flow springs, called "the Slavensky springs".
		Izborsk fortress is located 32 km west of Pskov.
	www.nwi.ru /id=1/city_id=25/lang=1/city_rus.cgi (889 words)

	BBC News \| MEDIA REPORTS \| Putin becomes model president
		Memorial plaques are to be hung near a waterfall that caught the president's eye and "on the square where he ate a lightly salted gherkin".
		Truvor is said to be a Scandinavian prince who came to ancient Rus and ruled in Izborsk from 862, although not for long: he died after being bitten by a poisonous snake.
		Segodnya asked the sales girl at the souvenir kiosk whether people in Izborsk were not afraid that the presidential route would not turn into some kind of "Lenin trail".
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/world/monitoring/media_reports/1018131.stm (605 words)

	Izborsk is an old Russian Russian town and a fourtheenth... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Izborsk is an old Russian Russian town and a fourtheenth...
		"Izborsk" is an old Russian Russian town and a fourtheenth-century fortress near Pskov Pskov.
		Po drevnerusskim gorodam: Novgorod, Stara¸a Russa, Pskov, Stary¸ Izborsk (Sto pute¸, sto dorog)
	www.biodatabase.de /Izborsk (91 words)

	Tours and Trips
		You will visit Alexander Nevsky Memorial on the Sokoliha Hill in honor to Nevsky's victory over the German knights on the ice of Chudskoye Lake.
		You will see Truvor's ancient settlement and Saint Slovenic Springs famous for their crystal water that as the legend says gives people strength, love and wealth.
		It is the only one that has never stopped existing since the foundation in 1472.
	www.caravella.psc.ru /tours_en.html (640 words)

	Kolmogorov conference (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		11.00 Excursion in Izborsk and Pechora (duration of the program of 6 hours).
		Hotel accommodation 2 days / 1 night, a meal - 2 breakfasts, excursions in IZBORSK, PECHORA, in Pskov, services of the guide (English language), entrance tickets in the Izborsk complex.
		The number of places is limited, applications to send till June, 17:
	kolmogorov-100.mi.ras.ru /info6a.html (164 words)

	Izborsk photo - Roman Migal photos at pbase.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Izborsk photo - Roman Migal photos at pbase.com
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	www.pbase.com /image/25124395 (27 words)

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