From Sigismund III to Katyn and the crash of the Polish side No1 10.04.2010.

From Sigismund III to Katyn and the crash of the Polish side No1 10.04.2010

 

Historical background of the expedition

Smolensk-Polish relations are a special issue, which almost inevitably arises in different parts between neighbors. Especially acute contradictions are resolved in the border lands, which is Smolensk region.

 

First acquaintances

Our land in its core - Smolensk - 110 years (1404-1514) was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Russia, and then Smolensk and the lands were captured by the Commonwealth for 43 years (1611-1654).

If in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Russia the Smolensk Voivodeship felt relatively good, then already under the Commonwealth it was a real occupation with all the “charms” of the relationship of “civilized superhumans” to “barbarians-Asians”.

Then in 1514, Pope Peter I Alexei Mikhailovich recaptured Smolensk. Then even the majority of Poles, having surrendered the city, swore allegiance to him. Where did the Smolensk nobility come from?

Poland’s claims to regional hegemony will be manifested in history, directly affecting our city.

“What a beautiful ancient Polish city of Smolensk!” said the representative of the Polish delegation in the 90s.

- What are you, what are you? - He will answer. Warsaw and Riga are no less beautiful ancient Russian cities.

 

Nay

Claims to Smolensk will reappear in 1812.

- This is your city! Take it! – so in Smolensk, Napoleon told the Polish corps of Poniatowski, among other things, a civilized rabble that was part of the Grand Army.

And they showed excellent speed in attempts to seize the city on August 4-5, 1812, and then noticeably succeeded in looting. But serious historians argue that Banapartiy did not intend to give Poland its statehood, let alone give Smolensk.

 

"Goebbelsianism"

The next plot of Smolensk-Polish relations is relatively fresh, clear, blatant. The so-called Katyn will become one of the most striking examples of betrayal.

“Where is the German string on the hands of corpses, where are the German weapons, where are the German ersatz shells, which appeared only in the autumn of 1941?” – asked all in the same “holy” 90s journalist from the Polish politician. - Finally, where did the alleged 1940 "documents" issued by Yakovlev and Gorbachev mention the CPSU?! That was the name of the party only in 1952.

- Mind your own business. The Polish politician responded condescendingly. The presidents agreed on everything.

And the question of who, after all, and when shot Polish officers near Smolensk remains one of the most acute and still promising serious consequences.

 

Fog.

The crash of the Polish side No. 1 near the Smolensk airfield "Severny" on April 10, 2010 is largely a metaphysical event.

Fatal fog enveloped Smolensk literally for 1.5 hours, and then disappeared without a trace. But that was enough for tragedy...

- A cursed place... - representatives of the Polish delegation who were waiting for the arrival of the leadership in the so-called Katyn will repeat each other later.

 

 

Visited objects

 

The eastern part of the Smolensk fortress.

Address: Smolensk, str. Timiryazeva

Here, under the unique breathtaking views, we will talk about one of the most long-lasting, heroic and fateful sieges of fortresses for the history of Russia. Then (1609-11) the Poles settled near Smolensk for 20 months and lost 2/3 of the army.

There is still a lot of interesting...

 

The so-called "Katyn" memorial

Address: Smolensk district, Kozy Mountains p.

Yeah, yeah. This place is called Goat Mountains! But "kat" in Polish: executioner. And Goebbels invented it! It sounds beautiful to the Poles: “Palachevo”.

Well, more about this detective story at a place 12 km. from Smolensk.

 

Location of the Polish plane crash 10.04.2010

Address: Smolensk, str. Kutuzova

This was most likely an intermediate mark in the difficult Smolensk-Polish relations.

An unexpected, mysterious, metaphysical event. There's a lot to talk about.

 

Important Excursion Information

 

This is a thematic excursion, the purpose of which is to draw a line between the tragic historical events associated with the Poles and that took place here. The main focus is on these points. Other aspects will certainly be discussed.

I need a car. In total, you will have to travel about 30 km. There's also a lot of interesting things on the way. There will be surprises.

Duration: about 3 hours, but we are not in a hurry.

Cost: on your car - 1500 rubles; car rental by meter.

Tour service. If necessary, a car.