Ustyanka

Ustyanka is a rural locality (a selo) in Ust-Kalmansky District, Altai Krai, Russia. It is the administrative center of Ustyansky Selsoviet, which also includes the rural locality of Mikhaylovka.

The village is situated on the right bank of the Alei River. Its population is primarily engaged in agriculture. Infrastructure includes a school, a medical facility, and a cultural center. The surrounding area is characterized by steppe and forest-steppe landscapes.

Historically, Ustyanka was established as part of the settlement and agricultural development of the Altai region. The name is likely derived from a geographical feature, potentially related to the location near a river mouth or tributary. Further research into archival records would be needed to determine the exact etymology.