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Shenkursk Destination Guide

Delve into Shenkursk in Russia

Shenkursk in the region of Arkhangelskaya with its 5,893 residents is a city in Russia - some 477 mi or ( 768 km ) North-East of Moscow , the country's capital .

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Current time in Shenkursk is now 02:58 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Vologda, Vlas'yevskoye, Smetanino, Shipunovskaya, and Polyginskaya. While being here, make sure to check out Vologda . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shenkursk ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.

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Interesting facts about this location

Battle of Shenkursk

The Battle of Shenkursk, in January 1919, was a major battle of the Russian Civil War. Following the Bolshevik victory at the Battle of Tulgas, the Red Army's next offensive action was against the Allied garrison of Shenkursk; located on the Vaga River. Allied forces in Shenkursk and the surrounding villages included men primarily from the United States and the United Kingdom with support from the White Russians.

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Located at 62.10 42.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: 1919 in Russia, Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War, Battles of the Russian Civil War, Battles of the Russian Civil War involving the United Kingdom, Battles of the Russian Civil War involving the United States, Military history of the United States

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