Novoye Selo (Russian: Новое Село, literally “New Village”) is a toponym used for several rural localities in Russia. The name combines the Russian adjective novoye (“new”) with the noun selo (“village” or “rural settlement”), a common naming pattern for settlements established or renamed during periods of expansion or administrative reform.
General characteristics
- Type of locality: In Russian administrative terminology, a selo is typically a rural locality larger than a derevnya (village) and historically associated with a church. The modifier “Novoye” distinguishes the settlement from older or nearby localities.
- Geographic distribution: Instances of Novoye Selo are found across multiple federal subjects, including but not limited to Vologda Oblast, Tver Oblast, and the Republic of Bashkortostan. Each locality functions under the jurisdiction of its respective district (raion) and municipal formation.
Notable examples
| Federal subject | District (Raion) | Administrative status | Population (2010 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vologda Oblast | Vologodsky District | Rural locality (village) | Data not readily available; small settlement typical of the region |
| Tver Oblast | Kimrsky District | Rural locality (village) | Data not readily available; census figures often below 200 residents |
| Republic of Bashkortostan | Ufimsky District | Rural locality (village) | Data not readily available; similar demographic profile to other rural Bashkir settlements |
Population figures are omitted where reliable census data are not publicly accessible.
Historical and cultural context
The designation “Novoye Selo” frequently emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries when agrarian reforms, colonization of frontier territories, or the establishment of new parish churches prompted the founding of new settlements. In some cases, the name replaced older designations to reflect modernization or administrative reorganization.
Administrative classification
Each Novoye Selo is incorporated into the municipal structure of its district as part of a rural settlement (a type of municipal formation). Governance is provided by a local administration that reports to the district authorities, which in turn are subordinate to the regional government of the corresponding federal subject.
See also
- Selo – a term for a rural locality in several Slavic countries.
- List of rural localities in Russia – comprehensive enumeration of villages, selos, and other non‑urban settlements.
References
- Russian Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat), All‑Russian Population Census 2010.
- Administrative-territorial divisions of the Russian Federation, official publications of the respective regional governments.
The above information reflects data available from publicly released Russian statistical and administrative sources. Specific demographic details for each locality may be limited due to the small size and infrequent reporting of such settlements.