Zenzeli

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Zenzeli
Зензели
Selo
Zenzeli is located in Astrakhan Oblast
Zenzeli
Zenzeli
Coordinates: 45°56′N 47°03′E / 45.933°N 47.050°E / 45.933; 47.050[1]
CountryRussia
RegionAstrakhan Oblast
DistrictLimansky District
Time zoneUTC+4:00

Zenzeli (Russian: Зензели) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative center of Zenzelinsky Selsoviet, Limansky District, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. The population was 3,198 as of 2010.[2] There are 33 streets.

Geography[]

Zenzeli is located 25 km northwest of Liman (the district's administrative centre) by road. Mikhaylovka is the nearest rural locality.[3]

World War 2[]

Reconnaissance units from the German 16th Motorized Infantry Division reached Zenzeli in September of 1942. This was one of the furthest locations east reached by German forces.

References[]

  1. ^ Карта села Зензели в Астраханской области
  2. ^ Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года. 1. Численность и размещение населения Астраханской области
  3. ^ Расстояние от Зензели до Лимана
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  1. ^ Carell, Paul (1991). Hitler Moves East 1941 - 1943. Winnipeg Canada: J. J. Fedorowicz Publshing. p. 500. ISBN 0-921991-11-8.
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