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Discover Volyn in Russia

Volyn in the region of Novgorod is a town located in Russia - some 301 mi or ( 484 km ) North-West of Moscow , the country's capital .

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Local time in Volyn is now 06:28 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Zmeysko, Volyn, Smolensk, Slutka, and Sitno. When in this area, you might want to check out Zmeysko . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Volyn ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Maly Volkhovets River

The Maly Volkhovets is a right (eastern) armlet of the Volkhov River in Novgorodsky District of Novgorod Oblast in Russia. It splits from the Volkhov 2 kilometres below its outflow from the Lake Ilmen, bypasses the city of Veliky Novgorod (so that the eastern part of the city is situated on an island), and rejoins the Volkhov north of the Khutyn Monastery. It is 17 kilometres long. The Vishera River, one of the Volkhov's principal tributaries, is a tributary of the Maly Volkhovets.

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Located at 58.60 31.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Neva basin, Rivers of Novgorod Oblast

Krechevitsy

Krechevitsy is a microdistrict (since 2004) of the city of Veliky Novgorod, Russia. It is located remotely (some 15 km north-east) from the city centre, on the left bank of the Volkhov River. Population: 3,363.

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Located at 58.62 31.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Geography of Novgorod Oblast, Novgorod

Krechevitsy Airport

Krechevitsy is an air base located 11 km northeast of Veliky Novgorod, Russia. It contains 30 large revetments in a sprawling taxiway pattern, suitable for large transports. It was home to 110 VTAP (110th Military Transport Aviation Regiment), of the 61st Air Army, flying Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft. However, 110 VTAP was disbanded in 2009.

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Located at 58.63 31.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Novgorod, Russian Air Force bases, Soviet Air Force bases, Soviet Military Transport Aviation

Khutyn Monastery

Khutyn Monastery of Saviour's Transfiguration and of St. Varlaam (Russian: Хутынский Спасо-Преображенский Варлаамиев монастырь) used to be the holiest monastery of the medieval Novgorod Republic.

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Located at 58.59 31.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures completed in 1515, Buildings and structures in Novgorod Oblast, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, Monasteries in Russia, Novgorod Republic, Russian Orthodox monasteries

Vishera River (Novgorod Oblast)

The Vishera is a river in Malovishersky and Novgorodsky Districts, Novgorod Oblast, Russia, a right tributary of the Maly Volkhovets River, an eastern armlet of the Volkhov River. It is 64 kilometres long, and the area of its basin 1,100 square kilometres .

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Located at 58.56 31.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Neva basin, Rivers of Novgorod Oblast