Kursk Over 6,000 armored vehicles fought in close range over the open territory near Kursk in 1943. This battle stopped the German advance into the Kursk Salient, and was a turning point of World War II on the Eastern Front. Kursk played a role in the Cold War as host to Khalino air base. Nearby is Tsentralno-Chernozemny Zapovednik, a large section of steppe soil that has never been plowed. It is used for a variety of research purposes. Since 1868 there has been a railway connection between Kursk and Moscow. Kursk is located on a major railway line between Moscow and
Kursk (play) affecting and thoughtful too." Lyn Gardner of "The Guardian", described "Kursk" as "a remarkable piece of theatre" and praised its "immersive" approach. In 2011 Jason Blake of "The Sydney Morning Herald" wrote that ""Kursk"'s blending of humour and sentiment, with Dan Jones's masterly sound design and convincing technical detail, makes for an enjoyable, rather than deeply involving, ride." Jon Bausor was nominated for an "Evening Standard" Theatre Award for Best Design in November 2009 for his work on "Kursk". The production was nominated for "Best Touring Production" at the 2010 TMA Awards. Kursk (play) Kursk is a play by the