Touring Bol'shaya Litsa in Russia
Bol'shaya Litsa in the region of Murmansk is a city located in Russia - some 958 mi or ( 1542 km ) North of Moscow , the country's capital city .
Time in Bol'shaya Litsa is now 04:51 AM (Saturday) . 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: Murmansk, Malaya Lopatka, Bol'shaya Zapadnaya Litsa, Salla, and Kuusamo. Being here already, consider visiting Murmansk . Check out our recommendations for Bol'shaya Litsa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Zapadnaya Litsa River
Zapadnaya Litsa River is a river in the north of the Kola Peninsula in Murmansk Oblast, Russia. It is 107 km in length. The area of its basin is 1,190 km². The Zapadnaya Litsa River originates on the Kuchintundra and flows into the Barents Sea. Its biggest tributary is the Lebyazhka River. From 1941 - 1944 the Litsa River formed the Arctic frontline between German/Finnish troops west of the river -trying to capture Murmansk- and Soviet troops on the east, defending the city.
Located at 69.43 32.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Zapadnaya Litsa (naval base)
Zapadnaya Litsa is the largest and most important Russian naval base built for the Northern Fleet. The base is located far in the north of Russia, on the Litsa Fjord at the westernmost point of the Kola Peninsula. It is about 45 kilometers from the Norwegian border.
Located at 69.42 32.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Valley of Glory
The Valley of Glory (Долина Славы) is a valley on the right bank of the Zapadnaya Litsa River. The bloody battle began in the summer of 1941 as German forces launched offensive towards Murmansk. Russian forces halted enemy attack and frontline stabilized until the autumn of 1944.
Located at 69.31 32.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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