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Sorokino Destination Guide

Delve into Sorokino in Russia

Sorokino in the region of Smolensk is located in Russia - some 112 mi or ( 180 km ) West of Moscow , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Sorokino

Local time in Sorokino is now 11:02 AM (Sunday) . 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: Zlatoustovo, Voyevodino, Volokolamsk, Vlas'yevo, and Tver. While being here, you might want to check out Zlatoustovo . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Sorokino ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Battle of Klushino

The Battle of Klushino (Battle of Kłuszyn) was fought on 4 July 1610, between forces of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Tsardom of Russia during the Polish-Russian War, part of Russia's Time of Troubles. The battle occurred near the village of Klushino near Smolensk. In the battle the outnumbered Commonwealth force secured a decisive victory over Russia, due to the tactical competence of hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski and the military prowess of the elite Commonwealth "winged" hussars.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 55.66 34.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: 1610 in Europe, Battles of the Polish–Muscovite War (1605–1618), Cavalry charges, Conflicts in 1610