Ponomaryovsky (rural locality)

Ponomaryovsky is a common type of rural locality name in Russia. It typically refers to a village, settlement (selo or derevnya), or other populated place located in a rural area. The name is derived from the surname Ponomaryov (Russian: Пономарёв), a patronymic surname originating from the word "ponomar" (Russian: пономарь), meaning a sexton or bell-ringer in the Russian Orthodox Church. Therefore, a Ponomaryovsky rural locality likely originated in an area historically associated with someone named Ponomaryov or with a family of Ponomaryovs who were prominent in the local community or who initially settled the area.

Due to the widespread nature of the surname Ponomaryov, there are numerous rural localities named Ponomaryovsky scattered throughout Russia. Each individual Ponomaryovsky will have its own distinct history, geographical location, administrative affiliation (e.g., part of a specific district or region), and population. To find specific details about a particular Ponomaryovsky, it's necessary to specify its region or district within Russia. Information can then be found through local government websites, regional encyclopedias, or historical records pertaining to that area.