Country Russia Administratively subordinated to Town of Anapa Population (2010 Census) 7,936 inhabitants | Federal subject Krasnodar Krai Urban okrug Anapa Urban Okrug Time zone MSK (UTC+03:00) | |
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Vityazevo (Russian: Витязево) is a rural locality (a selo) in Vityazevsky Rural Okrug under the administrative jurisdiction of the Town of Anapa in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, located 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) north of Anapa proper on a bank of the Vityazevsky liman. Population: 7,936 (2010 Census); 6,026 (2002 Census); 5,268 (1989 Census).
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Map of Vityazevo, Krasnodarskiy Kray, Russia, 353417
History
The stanitsa of Vityazevskaya, named after Major Vityaz, existed in this location from 1837 to 1862. In 1862, it became the settlement of Vityazevskoye.
Vityazevo had urban-type settlement status until January 1, 2005.
Sights and recreation
The "Paralia" embankment, built in ancient Greek style, is the main attraction in Vityazevo.
Vityazevo has a beach, which is about 200 meters (660 ft) wide. Vityazevo is also known for its peloids.
Vityazevo is surrounded by vineyards and has a winery.