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Sputnik Destination Guide
Delve into Sputnik in Russia
Sputnik in the region of Chelyabinsk Oblast is located in Russia - some 898 mi or ( 1446 km ) East of Moscow , the country's capital .
Local time in Sputnik is now 07:13 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Yekaterinburg " with a UTC offset of 6 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Kungur, Zapivalovo, Shchapino, Shakhmatovo, and Pustozërovo. While being here, you might want to check out Kungur . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Sputnik ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Chelyabinsk meteorite
Chelyabinsk meteorite is the official name for the fragments of Chelyabinsk meteor found on the ground after it entered the atmosphere of Earth on 15 February 2013. The descent of the body, visible as a superbolide in the morning sky, left a series of shock waves that caused approximately 1,500 injuries, mainly by glass from shattered windows, and damage to over 3,000 buildings.
Located at 54.96 60.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Lake Chebarkul
Lake Chebarkul is a lake in Chebarkulsky District, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, on the slopes of the southern Urals. The town of Chebarkul lies on its eastern shore, and Chelyabinsk, the administrative center of Chelyabinsk Oblast, is located about 70 kilometres to the northeast. The name of the lake, and the city of the same name, comes from Turkic and means "Beautiful, motley lake. " Mostly fed by snowmelt from mountain streams, the lake freezes in November and stays icebound until April.
Located at 54.96 60.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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