If you’re searching for things to do around Yartsevo, you certainly won’t be let down! Smolensk, just 35 miles away, offers some great attractions that’ll keep you on the go. Looking for an excuse to go check it out? 1812 War Memorial and In the World of Fairy Tales Museum ought to work nicely. If you need any more convincing, also think about Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress.