Kamino (rural locality)

A Kamino (Камино) is a type of rural locality in Russia and possibly other post-Soviet states. Specifically, it refers to a small, often isolated, rural settlement typically located near a railway line or station. The name likely derives from the Russian word "k пути" (k puti), meaning "to the way" or "near the route," indicating its proximity to transportation infrastructure.

Kamino are generally smaller than other rural locality types like villages (derevnya) or settlements (posyolok) and may consist of just a few houses or buildings. Their existence is heavily tied to the function of the railway, serving railway workers or facilitating the loading and unloading of goods. Due to economic changes and the decline of some railway lines, many Kamino have experienced population decline or abandonment. Information and details about specific Kamino localities can be scarce.