Explore Torki in Russia
Torki in the region of Ivanovo is a town in Russia - some 113 mi or ( 182 km ) North-East of Moscow , the country's capital city .
Current time in Torki is now 07:14 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zakomel'ye, Zernilovo, Yaryshevo, Yaroslavl', and Vologda. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Zakomel'ye . Where to go and what to see in Torki ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Gavrilovo-Posadsky District
Gavrilovo-Posadsky District is an administrative and municipal district, one of the twenty-one in Ivanovo Oblast, Russia. It is located in the southwest of the oblast. The area of the district is 960 square kilometers . Its administrative center is the town of Gavrilov Posad. Population: 17,591; 20,430; 23,334. The population of Gavrilov Posad accounts for 36.6% of the district's total population.
Located at 56.57 40.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Battle of Suzdal
The Battle of Suzdal or the battle of the Kamenka river was fought of July 7, 1445 between Russians under Vasily II and Tatars troops of Olug Moxammad, invaded the principality of Nizhny Novgorod. Russians were defeated by troops of beg Maxmud, who became Maxmud of Kazan some after the battle. Vasily was taken prisoner and was set free only after the enormous ransom was paid. He also promised to restitute lands of Mishar Yurt, that were bought from Tokhtamysh in 1343.
Located at 56.43 40.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Cathedral of the Nativity in Suzdal
The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos in Suzdal Russia is a World Heritage Site. It is one of the eight White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal. One of the most complex monuments of Russian medieval architecture. It was originally constructed during the reign of Vladimir II Monomakh during the late 11th century. The Cathedral of the Nativity is surrounded by a ring of earthen walls in an oxbow of Kamenka River.
Located at 56.42 40.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Suzdal Kremlin
The Suzdal Kremlin is the oldest part of the Russian city of Suzdal, dating from the 10th century. Like other Russian Kremlins, it was originally a fortress or citadel and was the religious and administrative center of the city. It is most notably the site of the Cathedral of the Nativity. Together with several structures in the neighboring city of Vladimir, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
Located at 56.42 40.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Suzdalsky District
Suzdalsky District is an administrative and municipal district, one of the sixteen in Vladimir Oblast, Russia. It is located in the north of the oblast. The area of the district is 1,479 square kilometers . Its administrative center is the town of Suzdal. Population: 44,114; 39,736; 39,670. The population of Suzdal accounts for 23.9% of the district's total population.
Located at 56.42 40.45 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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