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Explore Merlino in Russia

Merlino in the region of Smolensk is a place in Russia - some 251 mi or ( 403 km ) West of Moscow , the country's capital city .

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Time in Merlino is now 07:18 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zagusin'ye, Voronino, Staroye Palkino, Smolensk, and Pskov. Since you are here already, consider visiting Zagusin'ye . Where to go and what to see in Merlino ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Battle of Krasnoi

The Battle of Krasnoi (Krasny) (November 15 to 18, 1812) was a series of skirmishes fought in the final stage of Napoleon's retreat from Moscow. The Russians under General Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov inflicted heavy losses on the remnants of the Grande Armée. Lacking sufficient artillery, cavalry and supplies to wage battle, Napoleon's object at Krasnoi was to collect his scattered troops and to resume his retreat.

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Located at 54.56 31.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: 1812 in France, 1812 in Russia, Battles involving France, Battles involving Russia, Battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Conflicts in 1812, French invasion of Russia, Smolensk Oblast

Krasny, Krasninsky District, Smolensk Oblast

Krasny is an urban locality and the administrative center of Krasninsky District of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the Svinaya and Mereya Rivers 67 kilometers southwest of Smolensk. Population: 4,349; 4,714; 5,087. It was first mentioned in 1165. It was granted town status in 1776, but did not retain it during Soviet times.

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Located at 54.56 31.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Urban-type settlements in Smolensk Oblast

Katyn massacre

The Katyn massacre, also known as the Katyn Forest massacre (Polish: zbrodnia katyńska, mord katyński, 'Katyń crime'; Russian: Катынский расстрел Katynskij ra'sstrel 'Katyn shooting'), was a mass execution of Polish nationals carried out by the People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs, the Soviet secret police, in April and May 1940. The massacre was prompted by Lavrentiy Beria's proposal to execute all members of the Polish Officer Corps, dated 5 March 1940.

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Located at 54.77 31.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Katyn massacre

Gnezdovo

Gnezdovo or Gnyozdovo is an archeological site located near the village of Gnyozdovo in Smolensk Oblast, Russia. The site contains extensive remains of a Slavic-Varangian settlement that flourished in the 10th century as a major trade station on the trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks.

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Located at 54.77 31.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Russia, Buildings and structures in Smolensk Oblast, Former populated places in Russia, Geography of Smolensk Oblast, Old Russian inscriptions, Portages, Rus settlements