Oryol, also transliterated as Orel or Oriol, is a city and the administrative center of Oryol Oblast, Russia, situated on the Oka River, approximately 368 kilometers (229 mi) south-southwest of Moscow. It is part of the Central Federal District, as well as the Central Economic Region.
Some of the key events about Oryol
1566
The fortress of Oryol was founded as a southern outpost of the Russian state
1611
The city was devastated by Polish-Lithuanian forces during the Time of Troubles
1615
Oryol was burned down by Cossacks
1636
The city suffered from a major fire that destroyed much of its wooden structures
1708
Oryol became the administrative center of Oryol Province
1779
The city received its official coat of arms
1848
A cholera epidemic struck the city, causing significant loss of life
1868
The Oryol-Vitebsk railway was opened, connecting the city to major trade routes
1898
The first power plant was built in Oryol, bringing electricity to the city
1919
Oryol State University was established, becoming a major educational institution
1919
The city was occupied by anti-Bolshevik forces during the Russian Civil War
1941
Oryol was captured by Nazi German forces during World War II
1943
The city was liberated from Nazi occupation during World War II
1943
The city was heavily damaged during its liberation from Nazi occupation
1954
The Oryol Drama Theater was opened, enhancing the city's cultural life
1970
A major flood caused significant damage to the city
1973
The Oryol Steel Plant began operations, boosting the city's industrial sector
1986
Oryol was affected by radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl disaster
2009
The city experienced a severe economic downturn due to the global financial crisis
2016
The 450th anniversary of Oryol's founding was celebrated with major renovations and festivities
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