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Bortnikovo Destination Guide

Touring Bortnikovo in Russia

Bortnikovo in the region of Vladimir is located in Russia - some 118 mi or ( 190 km ) East of Moscow , the country's capital city .

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Time in Bortnikovo is now 07:04 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Zaklyaz'minskiy, Yaroslavl', Vologda, Vladimir, and Tula. Being here already, consider visiting Zaklyaz'minskiy . Check out our recommendations for Bortnikovo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Sungir

Sungir is an Upper Paleolithic archaeological site in Russia and one of the earliest records of modern Homo sapiens in Europe. It is situated about 200 km east of Moscow, on the outskirts of Vladimir, and is dated to between 28,000 and 30,000 years ago. It served as a grave to an older man and two children and was discovered in 1955. The site was excavated between 1957 and 1977.

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Located at 56.18 40.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Russia, Stone Age

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.

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Located at 56.14 40.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Vladimir, Prisons in Russia, Prisons in the Soviet Union

Church of the Intercession on the Nerl

The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin on the Nerl River (Russian: Церковь Покрова на Нерли, Tserkov Pokrova na Nerli) is an Orthodox church and a symbol of medieval Russia. The church is situated at the confluence of Nerl and Klyazma Rivers in Bogolyubovo, Suzdalsky District, Vladimir Oblast, 13 km north-east of the ancient capital of Vladimir. The church was commissioned by Andrei Bogolyubsky. The exact construction date is unknown.

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Located at 56.20 40.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures completed in 1165, Churches in Vladimir Oblast, Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Vladimir-Suzdal, World Heritage Sites in Russia

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.

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Located at 56.13 40.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: 12th-century Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Churches in Vladimir, Religious buildings completed in 1191, Russian Orthodox cathedrals, Vladimir-Suzdal, Vladimir-Suzdal Museum Reserve, World Heritage Sites in Russia

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.

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Located at 56.13 40.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Tags: 12th-century Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Churches in Vladimir, Religious buildings completed in 1189, Russian Orthodox cathedrals, Vladimir-Suzdal, Vladimir-Suzdal Museum Reserve, World Heritage Sites in Russia