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Explore Shchitovo in Russia
Shchitovo in the region of Moskovskaya is a place in Russia - some 38 mi or ( 61 km ) South-West of Moscow , the country's capital city .
Time in Shchitovo is now 12:32 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zinayevka, Zhadichi, Voronovo, Volokolamsk, and Tula. Since you are here already, consider visiting Zinayevka . Where to go and what to see in Shchitovo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 16 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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