Delve into Vysokiy Kholm in Russia
Vysokiy Kholm in the region of Smolensk is located in Russia - some 253 mi or ( 407 km ) West of Moscow , the country's capital .
Local time in Vysokiy Kholm is now 06:53 AM (Tuesday) . 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: Zamoshch'ye, Zagusin'ye, Smolyaki, Smolensk, and Pskov. While being here, you might want to check out Zamoshch'ye . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Vysokiy Kholm ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Gusino
Gusino is a village in Krasninsky District of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located in the west of Krasninsky District, 20 kilometers north of the district administrative center of Krasny and near the M1 ("Belarus") and P135 highways. The population as of 2007 is 3,252 persons in an area of 5.55 km². There is a train station on the Moscow - Minsk line. The village is the administrative center of the Gusinsky rural settlement.
Located at 54.73 31.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
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.
Located at 54.56 31.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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.
Located at 54.56 31.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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