Zenzeli

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.

Zenzeli

Зензели
Selo
Zenzeli
Zenzeli
Coordinates: 45°56′N 47°03′E[1]
CountryRussia
RegionAstrakhan Oblast
DistrictLimansky District
Time zoneUTC+4:00

Geography

It is located 130 km from Astrakhan, 25 km from Liman.

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

[1]

  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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