Voronezh

Some of the key events about Voronezh

• 1586

  The fortress city of Voronezh was founded as a southern outpost of the Russian state
• 1590

  The city was devastated by a Tatar raid
• 1696

  The first Russian Navy was built in Voronezh for the Azov campaigns
• 1703

  The first public theater in Russia opened in Voronezh
• 1703

  A major fire destroyed much of the city
• 1708

  Swedish forces burned down the city during the Great Northern War
• 1812

  A severe cholera epidemic struck the city
• 1860

  The first railway line connecting Voronezh to Moscow was completed
• 1918

  Voronezh State University was established, becoming a major educational institution
• 1918

  The city suffered significant damage during the Russian Civil War
• 1926

  The Voronezh Aviation Plant was founded, contributing significantly to the Soviet aircraft industry
• 1942

  German forces occupied Voronezh during World War II
• 1942

  Over 90% of the city was destroyed during the Battle of Voronezh
• 1948

  A severe drought and famine affected the Voronezh region
• 1972

  The Voronezh Reservoir was created, improving water supply and recreation opportunities
• 1986

  The city was affected by radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl disaster
• 1999

  The Voronezh State Opera and Ballet Theatre building was reconstructed and reopened
• 2009

  Voronezh hosted the World Firefighter and Rescuer Games, an international sporting event
• 2010

  Voronezh experienced extreme heat and wildfires during a record-breaking heatwave
• 2012

  The city's first modern tramway line was opened, enhancing public transportation

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