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Delve into Koban in Russia
Koban in the region of North Ossetia is a city in Russia - some 938 mi or ( 1509 km ) South of Moscow , the country's capital .
Current time in Koban is now 12:50 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Erzurum, Vladikavkaz, Kakadur, Kani, and Nal'chik. While being here, make sure to check out Erzurum . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Koban ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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City of the Dead. Dargavs.Город мертвых.Даргавс.wmv
Город мертвых Даргвс - исторический памятник культуры и архитектуры Северной Осетии. Построен в ХIV-XVIII веках.Долгота - 44°26' E Широта - 42°50' N Композитор Гия Канчели. ..
ЖУРАВЛИ.Cranes.wmv
Семь братьев Газдановых: Магомед, Дзарахмат, Хаджисмел, Махарбек, Созрыко, Шамиль, и Хасанбек из селения Дзуарикау Северной Осетии пали смертью храбрых на фронтах Великой Отечественной войны (1941-194 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kolka-Karmadon rock ice slide
The Kolka-Karmadon rock-ice slide occurred on the northern slope of the Kazbek massif in North Ossetia, Russia on the 20th of September 2002 following a partial collapse of the Kolka Glacier. It started on the north-northeast wall of Dzhimarai-Khokh, 4,780 m above sea level, and seriously affected the valley of Genaldon and Karmadon. The resulting avalanche and mudflow killed 125 people (including a film crew of 27 people and Russian actor Sergei Bodrov Jr.).
Located at 42.86 44.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
1999 Vladikavkaz bombing
The 1999 Vladikavkaz bombing took place in a crowded market in Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia on March 19, 1999 killing 62 and injuring many. The bombers were tried and convicted on December 15, 2003.
Located at 43.02 44.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
2008 Vladikavkaz bombing
The 2008 Vladikavkaz bombing took place on a routed taxicab, which was unloading passengers at a market in Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia, Russia on November 6, 2008 killing 12 and injuring 41. The bombing was committed by female suicide bomber.
Located at 43.02 44.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Kolka Glacier
Kolka Glacier is a glacier in North Ossetia, Russia, near Mount Kazbek, known for its surging properties. The most recent and the most powerful surge took place on September 20, 2002, resulting in deaths of at least 125 people
Located at 42.74 44.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Mukhtarov Mosque
The Sunni Mosque or the Mukhtarov Mosque is a historic mosque on the left bank of the Terek River in Vladikavkaz. The mosque owes its name to the Azerbaijani millionaire Murtuza Mukhtarov who financed its construction in 1900-1908. The architect Józef Plośko was inspired by Al-Azhar and other mosques of Cairo. Plośko was also the architect of Mukhtarov Palace in Baku. The mosque serves the Ossetian Muslim minority.
Located at 43.03 44.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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