Prokopyevsky (rural locality)

A Prokopyevsky is a type of rural locality found in Russia. Specifically, it refers to a selo (село), a type of rural settlement, named after or associated with Saint Procopius (Russian: Прокопий, Prokopiy). These settlements are often characterized by the presence of a church or other religious institution dedicated to the saint.

The term "Prokopyevsky" in this context functions as an adjective to distinguish the specific selo from other rural localities. There may be multiple settlements named after Saint Procopius throughout Russia, and the identifier (rural locality) helps clarify that it is a settlement, not a monastery or other type of entity. The existence of a settlement with this naming convention generally suggests a historical or ongoing association with the Orthodox Christian faith and Saint Procopius.