Astrakhan Oblast, Russia · Europe
Kapustin Yar sits on the route: 50 minutes from Leninsk.
Kapustin Yar is a town located in Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. With a population of 6,476, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kapustin Yar sits in Russia. It's in the Europe/Astrakhan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kapustin Yar to your route.
Kapustin Yar (Russian: Капустин Яр) is a Russian military training area and a rocket launch complex in Astrakhan Oblast, about 100 km east of Volgograd. It was established by the Soviet Union on 13 May 1946. In the beginning, Kapustin Yar used technology, material, and scientific support gained from the defeat ofRead more
Nazi Germany in World War II. Numerous launches of test rockets for the Russian military were carried out at the site, as well as satellite and sounding rocket launches. The towns of Znamensk and Kapustin Yar were built nearby to serve the missile test range.
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Kapustin Yar is located in Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, Europe. The coordinates are 48.5817 latitude, 45.7448 longitude.
Kapustin Yar has a population of approximately 6,476 people, making it a town in Russia.
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