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Machikhino Destination Guide
Touring Machikhino in Russia
Machikhino in the region of Moskovskaya is a city located in Russia - some 41 mi or ( 65 km ) South-West of Moscow , the country's capital city .
Time in Machikhino is now 07:58 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Zhadichi, Volokolamsk, Volkovskaya Dacha, Tver, and Tula. Being here already, consider visiting Zhadichi . Check out our recommendations for Machikhino ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Tarutino
The Battle of Tarutino was a part of Napoleon's invasion of Russia. The battle is sometimes called the Battle of Vinkovo or the Battle of Chernishnya after the local river. Many historians claim that the latter name is more fitting because the village of Tarutino was 8 km from the described events. In the battle Russian troops under the command of Bennigsen defeated French troops under the command of Joachim Murat.
Located at 55.18 37.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tarutino, Russia
Tarutino is a rural locality in Zhukovsky District of Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located on the Nara River 35 kilometers from Maloyaroslavets. It has an altitude of 262 meters . It has a population of 733. The 1812 Battle of Tarutino in Napoleon's invasion of Russia took place eight kilometers from the village.
Located at 55.12 36.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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