Vyazma ()'s a town in Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Vyazma River, about halfway between Smolensk and Mozhaysk. Throughout its turbulent history, the city defended western approaches to the city of Moscow. Population: 57,545 (2002 Census); 44,000 (1970). It's served by Vyazma Airport. Medieval history and monuments Vyazma was first mentioned in a chronicle under the year of 1239, although it's believed that it's a much older settlement. At that time, the town belonged to a lateral bran… (More on Vyazma)