Sosnovka, Russia
Сосновка
Sosnovka is a town of 12,354 people in Kirov Oblast, Russia, founded in 1699.
Why visit Sosnovka
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Weather in Sosnovka
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About Sosnovka
Sosnovka (Russian: Сосно́вка) is a town in Vyatskopolyansky District of Kirov Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Vyatka River, 362 kilometers (225 mi) south of Kirov, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 11,960 (2010 census); 12,840 (2002 census); 15,179 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Sosnovka, Vyatskopolyansky District, Kirov Oblast (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Restaurants and cafes5
Where to stay1
Shopping9
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History
It was first mentioned in 1699. At the beginning of the 20th century, Sosnovka developed as an industrial village with a sawmill and later with a cable rope factory. In 1938, the village was granted work settlement status, and in 1962, town status.
From the History section of Sosnovka, Vyatskopolyansky District, Kirov Oblast on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Map of Sosnovka
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Getting there and nearby towns
Begishevo Airport (NBC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 92 km away.
- Krasnaya Polyana 9 km west, about 9 min by car
- Vyatskiye Polyany 14 km west, about 14 min by car
- Kizner 14 km east, about 14 min by car
- Kukmor 25 km west, about 25 min by car
- Lubyany 25 km south, about 25 min by car
- Malmyzh 47 km northwest, about 47 min by car
- Grakhovo 48 km southeast, about 48 min by car
- Shemordan 55 km west, about 55 min by car
- Mozhga 61 km east, about 1 h by car
- Nizhnekamsk 76 km southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Vyatskopolyansky District, Kirov Oblast, Russia - panoramio, Oleg Seliverstov, CC BY 3.0
- Классика - panoramio, Oleg Seliverstov, CC BY 3.0
- Бабье лето закончилось - panoramio, Oleg Seliverstov, CC BY 3.0
- Pyzhman river, Wadorgurt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pyzhman river 2011, Wadorgurt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Автомобильный мост - panoramio (2), yujin60, CC BY 3.0
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