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 | |
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Selo | |
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  Zenzeli  Zenzeli | |
| Coordinates: 45°56′N 47°03′E / 45.933°N 47.050°E[1] | |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Astrakhan Oblast |
| District | Limansky District |
| Time zone | UTC+4:00 |
Geography edit
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 edit
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 edit
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- ^ Carell, Paul (1991). Hitler Moves East 1941 - 1943. Winnipeg Canada: J. J. Fedorowicz Publishing. p. 500. ISBN 0-921991-11-8.