Znamensk, Kaliningrad Oblast
Znamensk (Russian: ⓘ; German: ⓘ; Lithuanian: Vėluva; Polish: Welawa) is a rural locality (a settlement) in Gvardeysky District of Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Pregolya River at its confluence with the Lava River 50 kilometers (31 mi) east of Kaliningrad. Population figures: 4,036 (2010 Census); 4,302 (2002 Census); 4,570 (1989 Census).
Znamensk
Зна́менск | |
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Ruins of St. Jacob's church are one of very few historic landmarks still visible in Znamensk | |
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| Coordinates: 54°37′N 21°13′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Kaliningrad Oblast |
| Administrative district | Gvardeysky District |
| Founded | 1336 (Julian) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,036 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (MSK–1 ) |
| Postal code(s) | 238200 |
| OKTMO ID | 27706000126 |
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