Delve into Lipka in Russia
Lipka in the region of Leningrad is located in Russia - some 371 mi or ( 597 km ) North-West of Moscow , the country's capital .
Local time in Lipka is now 09:04 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Rēzekne, Voronovo, Slavyanka, Sinyavino, and Leningrad. While being here, you might want to check out Rēzekne . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Lipka ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Sinyavino Offensive (1942)
The Sinyavino Offensive was an operation planned by the Soviet Union with the aim of breaking the German blockade and establish a reliable supply line to Leningrad which was under siege for almost a year. At the same time, German forces were planning Operation Northern Light to capture the city and link up with Finnish forces. To achieve that heavy reinforcements were arriving from Sevastopol, which the German forces captured in July 1942.
Located at 59.91 31.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Shlisselburg
Shlisselburg is a town in Kirovsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located at the head of the Neva River on Lake Ladoga, 35 kilometers east of St. Petersburg. From 1944 to 1992, it was known as Petrokrepost. Population: 13,170; 12,401; 12,589. The fortress and the city center are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Located at 59.95 31.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Ladozhsky Bridge
Ladozhsky Bridge is uppermost bridge across the Neva River. It is located in Leningrad Oblast, near Kirovsk. It is a part of Murmansk Highway.
Located at 59.91 30.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Sologubovka Cemetery
Sologubovka Cemetery is a German war cemetery and the final resting place of over 30,000 German war dead from World War II. Located 70 kilometres southeast of St. Petersburg in northwestern Russia, it has a planned capacity for a further 50,000 new burials of previously lost German war dead.
Located at 59.70 31.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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