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Uzhin Destination Guide

Delve into Uzhin in Russia

Uzhin in the region of Novgorod is a city in Russia - some 291 mi or ( 469 km ) North-West of Moscow , the country's capital .

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Current time in Uzhin is now 08:00 PM (Thursday) . 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: Zalog, Vyselok Paseki, Vinogradovo, Vereskovo, and Staraya Russa. While being here, make sure to check out Zalog . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Uzhin ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Lovat River

The Lovat is a river in Vitebsk Oblast of Belarus, Usvyatsky, Velikoluksky, and Loknyansky Districts, as well as of the city of Velikiye Luki, of Pskov Oblast and Kholmsky, Poddorsky, Starorussky, and Parfinsky Districts of Novgorod Oblast in Russia. The source of the Lovat is Lake Lovatets in northeastern Belarus, and the Lovat is a tributary of Lake Ilmen. Its main tributaries are the Loknya (left), the Kunya (right), the Polist (left), the Redya (left), and the Robya (right) Rivers.

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Located at 58.21 31.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: International rivers of Europe, Neva basin, Rivers of Novgorod Oblast, Rivers of Pskov Oblast, Rivers of Vitebsk Region

Transfiguration Monastery, Staraya Russa

The Transfiguration Monastery is a former Russian Orthodox monastery founded in 1192. The monastery is located in the city of Staraya Russa, on the right bank of the Polist River. It is currently occupied by the Staraya Russa Town Museum.

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Located at 57.99 31.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Novgorod Oblast, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, Monasteries in Russia, Religious organizations established in the 1190s, Russian Orthodox monasteries

Lake Ilmen

Lake Ilmen is a historically important lake in the Novgorod Oblast of Russia, formerly a vital part of the Trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks. The city of Novgorod lies six kilometers below the lake's outflow. According to the Max Vasmer's Etymological Dictionary, the name of the lake originates from the Finnish "Ilmajärvi", which means "small lake". There are many lakes in Russia with their names being derivative from Lake Ilmen.

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Located at 58.33 31.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Tags: Lakes of Novgorod Oblast, Neva basin

Staraya Russa Airport

Staraya Russa (also Staraya Rossiya) is an airport in Russia located 4 km southeast of Staraya Russa. It contains a large maintenance facility for Antonov and Ilyushin aircraft. It was listed on 1974 Department of Defense Global Navigation Chart No. 3 as having jet facilities.

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Located at 57.96 31.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Airports built in the Soviet Union, Airports in Novgorod Oblast