Delve into Lesovo in Russia
Lesovo in the region of Vologda is located in Russia - some 292 mi or ( 470 km ) North of Moscow , the country's capital .
Local time in Lesovo is now 06:25 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: Yarshevo, Volokolamsk, Vologda, Vladimir, and Ust'ye. While being here, you might want to check out Yarshevo . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Lesovo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ferapontov Monastery
The Ferapontov convent, in the Vologda region of Russia, is considered one of the purest examples of Russian medieval art, a reason given by UNESCO for its inscription on the World Heritage List. The monastery was founded by Saint Ferapont in 1398 in the inhospitable Russian North, to the east from the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, named after his fellow monk, Saint Kirill of Beloozero.
Located at 59.96 38.57 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Northern Dvina Canal
The Northern Dvina Canal is a 64 km long canal in Vologda Oblast in Russia. It connects the Volga-Baltic Waterway to the Northern Dvina River through its tributary, the Sukhona River. The Northern Dvina Canal is one of the two canals (the other one being the Northern Ekaterininsky Canal) connecting the river basins of the Volga and the Northern Dvina.
Located at 59.91 38.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery
Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, loosely translated in English as St. Cyril of Beloozero's Monastery, used to be the largest monastery of Northern Russia. The monastery was dedicated to the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, for which cause it was sometimes referred to as the Dormition Monastery of St. Cyril. By the 20th century, the town of Kirillov had grown nearby.
Located at 59.86 38.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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