Fountain Lily Dmitrov

Dmitrovwas founded in 1154, the Rostov-Suzdal Prince Yury Dolgoruky, who called the city Church established in the name of his son, the future Prince Vsevolod III the Big Nest. Here there appeared the first wooden settlement, surrounded by high earthen shaft, which is now called the Dmitrov Kremlin. The main specialization of the residents were trade and handicraft sector. Here were the main water trade route. Also, the city played a significant strategic role, guarding the northeastern border of the princely possessions. Dmitrov was at its peak during the reign of Vsevolod III the above. And even after the destruction of Dmitrov in 1180, the city was quickly rebuilt and increased its territory a new jail. After that,Dmitrovwas subjected to repeated devastation from the troops of Batu Khan and sieges the brothers of Yaroslav Vsevolodovich, who was savasanas the governance of the city. However, despite this, Dmitrov grew and developed, especially after the founding of the city outskirts Nikolo-Pecherskogo monastery, invested their incomes from the sale of bread and the princely donations in the stone]. And at the beginning of the XVI century, Dmitrov became the largest city in the Northern part of the state of Moscow. The city endured and troubled times, when in Dmitrov reigned desolation and poverty. But during the reign of Peter and the laying of the construction of St. Petersburg – Dmitrov has again risen from the ashes, revived their trade and craft areas, built manufactories and factories. By the end of the XVIII century, the city was granted a coat of arms and given the status of County town, composed of Sergiev Posad. Began to appear noble landowners, and landowners. During the war with Napoleonic France, the city of a period was occupied by enemy troops, but the invaders were forced to suddenly retire due to the advance of the Russian troops, and the frequent massacres of the local population. After the war, in Dmitrov actively developing field of education – has opened a gymnasium and a library. The twentieth century was full of a variety of key events in the life of the city – the opening of the railway station, construction of a water utility to them. Moscow, the launch of the plant and the plant of cutter machines. With the beginning of world war II the city was occupied by the Nazis advancing on Moscow, however, within 2 months of the enemy's troops were completely driven back from these territories. The modern city has excellent infrastructure, economy and industry, but also pleases visitors and residentsattractionspreserving your appearance has almost 1000 years.