Slavgorod's position still testifies to the skill and taste with which in the old days they chose places to build cities. Since its inception, water trade routes have been of great strategic importance. Since the 19th century, paddle steamers with amazing names "Chicago", "Arion", "Voskhod" have been sailing along the navigable Sozh, along with cargo barges hauled by boatmen. Every year, the pier of Propoysk hosted up to 25 merchant ships. Construction in 1834 made an invaluable contribution to the socio-economic development of the city. Moscow-Warsaw highways, thanks to which Propoysk has become one of the largest and busiest towns. Location: 53.44571242837748, 31.010836472552455