Traktornyy
District of Lipetsk
Lipetskaya Oblast’ - Russia

Battle of Lipitsa

The Battle of Lipitsa was the decisive battle in the succession struggle over the Grand Princely throne of Vladimir-Suzdal following the death of Vsevolod the Big Nest. In the battle, fought on April 22, 1216, the forces of Mstislav the Daring and Konstantin Vsevolodovich defeated those of Konstantin's younger brothers Yuri Vsevolodovich and Yaroslav. Konstantin took the throne of Vladimir and reigned as grand prince until his death two years later.

Located at 52.6059, 39.5877 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Vladimir-Suzdal, Battles involving the Novgorod Republic, 1216 in Europe, Battles of the Middle Ages, Conflicts in 1216

Lipetsk Air Base

Lipetsk Air Base (also given as Lipetskiy, Lipetsky, Shakhm 10, and Lipetsk West) is an air base in Lipetsk Oblast, Russia located 12 km northwest of Lipetsk. It is the combat training center of Russian Air Force, analogous to the U.S. Air Force's Nellis Air Force Base. The base is made up of two medium-sized airfields joined together. In 1925, the Soviet government allowed Germany to open an air combat school at Lipetsk.

Located at 52.635, 39.445 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Soviet Air Force bases, Soviet Frontal Aviation, Soviet Air Defence Force bases, Russian Air Force bases, Buildings and structures in Lipetsk Oblast, Airports in Lipetsk Oblast

Lipetsk Airport

Lipetsk Airport is an airport in Lipetsk Oblast, Russia located 12 km north of Lipetsk. It is a smaller airfield north of city near Lipetsk Air Base. It handles small airliner traffic.

Located at 52.7033, 39.5383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Airports built in the Soviet Union, Airports in Lipetsk Oblast

Matyra River

Matyra is a river in Tambov and Lipetsk Oblasts of Russia. It is a left tributary of the Voronezh River (in the Don's drainage basin), and has a length of 180 km and a drainage basin of 5,180 km². The average discharge 39 km from its mouth is 11.7 m³/s. The town of Gryazi is situated by the Matyra River. A reservoir was created on the river in 1976.

Located at 52.6333, 39.6833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Rivers of Lipetsk Oblast, Rivers of Tambov Oblast, Don basin

Lenino, Lipetsk Oblast

Lenino is a village in Lipetsky District of Lipetsk Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Voronezh River. In the 17th century peasants of boyars Romanovs founded the village (selo) of Romanovo-Gorodische. In 1614, boyar Ivan Romanov built a castle (ostrog) here, and the village became known as the town of Romanov. In the 18th century, the town was transformed into the village of Romanovo. In 1920, it was renamed Lenino (in honor of Vladimir Lenin).

Located at 52.5175, 39.5039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Rural localities in Lipetsk Oblast