Explore Aleksandrovo in Russia
Aleksandrovo in the region of Vladimir is a town in Russia - some 117 mi or ( 188 km ) East of Moscow , the country's capital city .
Current time in Aleksandrovo is now 02:24 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zlobino, Yaroslavl', Vologda, Vladimir, and Tula. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Zlobino . Where to go and what to see in Aleksandrovo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Krasnoye Ekho
Krasnoye Ekho is a settlement in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Poboyki River, 40 kilometers south-east of Vladimir. Population: 2,295; 2,185. It was founded as the settlement of Novgorodino (Новгоро́дино) in 1875, when merchant Komissarov built the Novo-Gorodinsky glass-works here (renamed "Krasnoye Ekho" in 1924). In 1940, it was granted urban-type settlement status in 1940 and demoted back in status to that of a rural locality in 2005.
Located at 55.78 40.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Dormition Cathedral, Vladimir
Dormition Cathedral in Vladimir (sometimes translated Assumption Cathedral) used to be a mother church of medieval Russia in the 13th and 14th centuries. It is part of the World Heritage Site entitled White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal. The cathedral was commissioned by Andrew the Pious in his capital Vladimir and dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos, whom he promoted as the patron saint of his lands.
Located at 56.13 40.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Cathedral of Saint Demetrius
The Cathedral of Saint Demetrius is a cathedral in the ancient Russian city of Vladimir. It was finished in 1191 during the reign of the Grand Prince Vsevolod the Big Nest of Vladimir-Suzdal to the honour of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki. Being an important component of the White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal, the cathedral belongs to the World Heritage of UNESCO.
Located at 56.13 40.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Vladimir Central Prison
The Vladimir Prison, colloquially known as "Vladimirsky Central" (Russian: Владимирский централ, from "Vladimir Central Prison"), is a prison for dangerous criminals in Vladimir, Russia, about 100 miles northeast of Moscow. It was established in 1783. Most are serving a minimum of 10 years, and some are imprisoned for life. This prison is the largest in Russia. Prior to the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the complex served as an infamous prison for political prisoners of the Soviet regime.
Located at 56.14 40.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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