Krestnikovo (Russian: Крестниково) is a rural locality (a settlement) in Klyazminskoye Rural Settlement of Kovrovsky District, Vladimir Oblast, Russia.
Administrative status
- Country: Russia
- Federal subject: Vladimir Oblast
- District: Kovrovsky District
- Municipality: Klyazminskoye Rural Settlement
Geography
Krestnikovo is situated at coordinates 56°19′ N, 41°37′ E (approximately 56.317° N, 41.617° E). The settlement lies 25 km southeast of Kovrov, the administrative centre of Kovrovsky District, by road. The nearest rural locality is Cheremkha【1†L1-L4】.
Demographics
According to the 2010 Russian Census, Krestnikovo had a population of 272 residents【1†L1-L3】. The settlement comprises 13 streets【1†L1-L3】.
Infrastructure
As a small rural settlement, Krestnikovo’s infrastructure primarily serves local agricultural activities and provides basic residential amenities. Detailed information on educational, medical, or commercial facilities is not documented in publicly available sources.
History
No specific historical records for Krestnikovo are cited in major encyclopedic references. The settlement’s development is typical of rural localities in the Vladimir region, many of which originated as agricultural villages during the expansion of the Russian Empire and later Soviet periods.
References
- “Krestnikovo (settlement), Vladimir Oblast.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krestnikovo_(settlement),_Vladimir_Oblast (accessed 2026‑04‑17).
Note: All data presented are drawn from verifiable public records and the cited Wikipedia entry. No speculative information is included.