Orsha is a small city in northeastern Belarus, with a population of around 100,000. It's located on the Dnieper River, about midway between Minsk and Kiev. The city is best known as the site of a major battle during the Napoleonic Wars. The Battle of Orsha was fought on September 8, 1812, and resulted in a decisive victory for the Russian army over the French. The city is also home to a large number of churches, including the St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, which is one of the largest in Belarus.
Average temperatures during the day in Orsha.