Siege of Smolensk Broken

Date: October 4, 1633 • Location: Kraków, Poland

Smolensk War: Forces from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth broke the Russian siege of Smolensk (depicted).

The Smolensk War (1632–1634) was fought between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Russia.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Poland's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.