Delve into Rakitno in Russia
Rakitno in the region of Novgorod is located in Russia - some 263 mi or ( 423 km ) North-West of Moscow , the country's capital .
Local time in Rakitno is now 10:09 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Verkhnyaya Pustoshka, Stifonovka, Smolensk, Seleyevo, and Leningrad. While being here, you might want to check out Verkhnyaya Pustoshka . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Rakitno ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Toropets–Kholm Offensive
The Toropets–Kholm Offensive was a military operation conducted south of Lake Ilmen by the Red Army during World War II, from 9 January-6 February 1942. The operation contributed to the formation of the Kholm Pocket, the encirclement of the Wehrmacht's II. Army Corps in the Demyansk Pocket, and the destruction of the German Wehrmacht's 189th Infantry Regiment near Andreapol.
Located at 57.15 31.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Kholm Pocket
The Kholm Pocket was the name given for the encirclement of German troops by the Red Army around Kholm south of Leningrad, during World War II on the Eastern Front, from 23 January 1942 until 5 May 1942. A much larger pocket was simultaneously surrounded in Demyansk, about 100 km to the northeast. These were the results of German retreat following their defeat during the Battle of Moscow. At the small Kholm pocket, 5,500 German soldiers held out for 105 days.
Located at 57.15 31.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Kunya River
The Kunya is a river in Kunyinsky, Velikoluksky, and Loknyansky Districts of Pskov Oblast, Toropetsky District of Tver Oblast, and Kholmsky District of Novgorod Oblast in Russia. It is a major right tributary of the Lovat River. It is 258 kilometres long, and the area of its basin 5,143 square kilometres . The town of Kholm is located in the mouth of the Kunya. The principal tributaries of the Kunya are the Oka, the Serezha, the Maly Tuder, and the Bolshoy Tuder (all from the right).
Located at 57.15 31.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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