Bryansk is the capital of Bryansk region, central European Russia, on the Desna River. The history of the Bryansk goes back to the X century, when the Kiev prince Vladimir in order to override the Vyatichi tribes began to found fortresses near the river Desna. In 985 the city - fortress Bryansk was laid. It played an important role as a centre of dissemination of Christianity in the vicinity. Bryansk was founded in the year of 985. The city is a rail transportation hub, and it forms an important industrial district with nearby Bezhitsa, with which it was incorporated in 1956. There are ironworks and locomotive, machine, and cement plants. Bryansk is also a major distribution center for natural gas. Bryanska can be called theatrical. The city of Bryansk is famous for its regional Drama Theatre named after A.K. Tolstoy and some other theatres. The concert hall "Friendship" constructed specially to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Bryansk adorned the Desna quay. The Bryansk Philharmonic society and the Bryansk Musical School enjoy wide popularity among its amateurs. A number of musical educational establishments and establishments of culture in Bryanskaya Oblast provides great opportunity to develop young great talents.