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1609: Defense of Smolensk began against the army of the Polish king Sigismund III
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Commentary by retired reserve Russian FSB Colonel Igor Girkin:
[VK] On October 1, 1609, the 20-month defense of Smolensk began against the army of the Polish king Sigismund III. The Smolensk fortress in the Time of Troubles set an example for the whole country

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