Pushnoy (Russian: Пушной) is a rural locality (a settlement) situated in Murmansk Oblast, Russia. It is administratively incorporated within the Pechengsky District and forms part of the municipal formation known as Pechengsky Rural Settlement.
Geography
Pushnoy lies on the Kola Peninsula, north of the Arctic Circle. The settlement is located near the Murmansk–Nikel railway line, and a railway station of the same name serves the locality. The surrounding terrain is typical of the region’s tundra and boreal forest, with a subarctic climate characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers.
Administrative status
- Country: Russia
- Federal subject: Murmansk Oblast
- Administrative district: Pechengsky District
- Municipal formation: Pechengsky Rural Settlement
Population
Specific population figures for Pushnoy are not readily available in publicly accessible census records. Consequently, detailed demographic data for the settlement are lacking.
Economy and infrastructure
The presence of the Pushnoy railway station indicates that the settlement's primary economic activity is tied to railway operations and associated transport services. Given its remote location, the settlement likely relies on regional supply routes for goods and services.
History
Insufficient Encyclopedic Information
References
- Russian Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) publications on Murmansk Oblast.
- Official records of the Murmansk Oblast administration concerning municipal divisions.
Note: The information provided reflects the extent of available reliable sources as of the last update. Further details may be limited due to the small size and remote nature of the locality.