Discover Rakitino in Russia
Rakitino in the region of Tula is a place located in Russia - some 138 mi or ( 222 km ) South of Moscow , the country's capital .
Local time in Rakitino is now 11:51 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Yepifan', Tula, Ryazan, Rudnëv, and Moscow. When in this area, you might want to check out Yepifan' . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Rakitino ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Yepifan
Yepifan is an urban locality in Kimovsky District of Tula Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Don River about 16 kilometers southeast of Kimovsk and 78 kilometers southeast of Tula, in the proximity of the Kulikovo Field. Population: 2,237; 2,377; 2,457. Yepifan was founded by Prince Ivan Mstislavsky as a fort against the Crimean Tatars. The people of Yepifan supported Ivan Bolotnikov during the Time of Troubles.
Located at 53.82 38.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Kimovsk
Kimovsk is a town and the administrative center of Kimovsky District of Tula Oblast, Russia, located at the watershed of the Don and Volga Rivers 77 kilometers southeast of Tula. Population: 28,485; 33,169; 38,294.
Located at 53.97 38.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Nepryadva
The Nepryadva is a right tributary of the Don river in Russia. It is 48 km long. Near the mouth of the river the Battle of Kulikovo was fought.
Located at 53.67 38.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Battle of Kulikovo
For the opera 'The Battle of Kulikovo' see Dmitry Donskoy (opera) Battle of Kulikovo Part of Mongol Yoke 250px17th century illustration Date September 8, 1380 Location Kulikovo Field near the Don River Result Decisive Moscow victory, securing the title of Grand Duke after the Moscow faction. First historical mention of Russia as an independent country.
Located at 53.65 38.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Kulikovo Field
Kulikovo Field (Russian: Куликово поле, or Kulikovo Pole; lit. "snipes' field") is a field in Tula Oblast in Russia, where the famous Battle of Kulikovo took place on September 8 of 1380. As established by Stepan Nechayev, the battlefield is located between the rivers of Nepryadva, Krasivaya Mecha, and Don some 140 km away from Tula and 23 km away from the Kulikovo Pole railway station.
Located at 53.61 38.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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