Over 100 Russian settlements disappear from maps in one year
Over 100 Russian Settlements Vanish From Maps in One Year
More than 100 villages and settlements across Russia have ceased to exist over the past year—a trend driven by a lack of jobs, disappearing social services, and failing basic infrastructure. According to data reported by Shot, this decline spans more than ten regions.
Settlements are classified as vanished when their population drops to zero or reaches a critical minimum threshold of 64 residents.
| Region | Number of Vanished Settlements |
|---|---|
| Kostroma Oblast | 21 (Forecast for 2025: 144) |
| Other regions (including Karelia, Novgorod Oblast) | Total over 100 across Russia |
Kostroma Oblast has led this list for two consecutive years. The disappearance of residential points was also recorded in the Novgorod and Karelia regions, as well as in Tatarstan, the Perm Krai, and the Amur, Ryazan, Vladimir, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Kemerovo, and Sverdlovsk Oblasts.
In northern territories such as Karelia, the collapse of small settlements results in a loss of access to basic services for remaining residents. The official cessation of a village's existence primarily impacts transport accessibility and the maintenance of social facilities.
Source: This article was adapted from an original Russian-language publication by Pravda.Ru.
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