Delve into Kopanka in Russia
Kopanka in the region of Smolensk is a city in Russia - some 233 mi or ( 376 km ) West of Moscow , the country's capital .
Current time in Kopanka is now 05:10 AM (Monday) . 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: Zamyatlino, Tver, Talashkino, Sosna, and Smolensk. While being here, make sure to check out Zamyatlino . 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 Kopanka ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Overflying Smolensk, Russia
Overflying Smolensk, Russia, with flight Germanwings 4U2999 from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) ..
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Smolensk South Airport
Smolensk South Airport is an airport in Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located 4 km south of the city of Smolensk that is no longer in use. It is a civilian airfield with a small tarmac. There are many stored An-2s and a disused DOSAAF area. It is not to be confused with Smolensk North Airport 4 km north of the city.
Located at 54.74 32.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Sneberka
Sneberka is a rural locality in Monastyrshchinsky District of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located 52 kilometers from the border with Belarus. Population: 14 (2007 est.). The area of the village is 0.36 square kilometers . During World War II, in July 1941, Sneberka was occupied by German troops. The Soviet army liberated the village in September 1943. Pochinok railway station is close to the village.
Located at 54.39 32.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Siege of Smolensk (1514)
The Siege of Smolensk of 1514 took place during the fourth Muscovite–Lithuanian War (1512–1520). Growing and strengthening Grand Duchy of Moscow clashed with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania over the territories of the former Kievan Rus'. The tension resulted in a series of wars from 1492. In November 1512, the war resumed again. The main objective of Moscow was to capture Smolensk, an important fortress and trade center, that was part of Lithuania since 1404.
Located at 54.78 32.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Battle of Smolensk (1943)
The second Battle of Smolensk (7 August–2 October 1943) was a Soviet strategic offensive operation conducted by the Red Army as part of the Summer-Autumn Campaign of 1943. Staged almost simultaneously with the Lower Dnieper Offensive (13 August–22 September), the offensive lasted two months and was led by Generals Andrei Yeremenko commanding the Kalinin Front and Vasily Sokolovsky commanding the Western Front. Its goal was to clear the German presence from the Smolensk and Bryansk regions.
Located at 54.78 32.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Battle of Smolensk (1812)
The Battle of Smolensk, the first major battle of the French invasion of Russia took place on August 16–18, 1812, between 175,000 men of the Grande Armée under Napoleon Bonaparte and 130,000 Russians under Barclay de Tolly, though only about 50,000 and 60,000 respectively were actually engaged. Napoleon attacked Smolensk occupied by Russian General Bagration's corps and captured two of the suburbs. During the night the Russians evacuated the burning city .
Located at 54.78 32.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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