Banny (Russian: Банный, masculine), Bannaya (Банная, feminine) or Bannoye (Банное, neuter) is a name shared by several rural localities in the Russian Federation. The name is derived from the Russian word banya (баня), meaning “bathhouse,” and is used for settlements that historically were associated with communal baths or thermal springs.
Localities named Banny/Bannoye
| Region | Type of settlement | Administrative unit | Notable details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volgograd Oblast | Khutor (hamlet) | Lychakskoye Rural Settlement, Frolovsky District | Population of 68 (2010 Census). |
| Altai Republic | Selo (village) | Karagayskoye Rural Settlement, Ust‑Koksinsky District | Coordinates 50°23′N 84°52′E. |
| Orenburg Oblast | Selo | Kolpaksky Selsoviet, Gaysky District | — |
| Sverdlovsk Oblast | Village | Kriulinsky Selsoviet, Krasnoufimsky District | — |
| Tambov Oblast | Settlement | Troitskoroslyaysky Selsoviet, Tokaryovsky District | — |
| Tula Oblast | Village | Lobanovsky Rural Okrug, Yefremovsky District | — |
| Udmurt Republic | Village | Italmasovsky Selsoviet, Zavyalovsky District | — |
| Voronezh Oblast | Selo | Berezovskoye Rural Settlement, Vorobyovsky District | — |
These localities are administratively classified as rural settlements and vary in size from small hamlets (khutors) to larger villages (selos). The designation “Banny” reflects a common toponymic practice in Russia, where places are often named after geographical features, local industries, or cultural landmarks.
References
- Wikipedia, “Banny, Russia,” set index article listing multiple rural localities sharing the name. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banny,_Russia.