Sosnovo, a town in Leningrad, Russia, is situated at 60.5514500 latitude and 30.2144100 longitude, within the Europe/Moscow timezone. The town's history dates back to the 15th century, when it was known as Rautu. Sosnovo is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including forests and lakes, and its rich cultural heritage.
Famous Persons from Sosnovo, Leningrad, Russia
- Alexander Yegorychev - Born on September 8, 1991 - Bandy player - Master of Sports of Russia
- Mikhail Prokopyev - Born on December 21, 1989 - Bandy player
- Ruslan Tarala - Born on May 15, 1988 - Association football player
- Q4183057 - Born on October 25, 1981 - Bandy player
- Natalia Lipkovskaya - Born on April 26, 1979 - Gymnast, and Rhythmic gymnast
- Tsyren-Dashi Dorzhiyev - Born on April 20, 1962 - Politician - Honoured Economist of the Russian Federation
- Yelena Lozovskaya - Born on November 22, 1955 - Editor-in-chief, and Scientist
- Galina Shoydagbaeva - Born on July 5, 1953 - Music teacher, and Opera singer - Lenin Komsomol Prize | Order of Friendship | People's Artist of the USSR | Merited Artist of the RSFSR
- Aleksandr Yelizarov - Born on March 7, 1952 - Biathlete, and Coach - Honoured Coach of Russia | Merited Master of Sports of the USSR | Order of the Badge of Honour
- Anatoly Bayborodin - Born on March 24, 1950 - Prose writer, Children's writer, and Writer - Karamzin Cross
- Q97205861 - Born on May 5, 1944 - Prose writer, Children's writer, and Writer - Order of Labour Glory, 3rd class | Order of Labour Glory, 2nd class | Order of Labour Glory, 1st class
- Q113661475 - Born on November 7, 1943 - Prose writer, Children's writer, and Writer (died: December 14, 2008)
- Nikolai Elakhov - Born on November 27, 1940 - Coach - Honoured coach of the RSFSR | Honoured Coach of Russia (died: December 10, 2017)
- Q60695338 - Born on February 20, 1937 - Journalist, Teacher, and Writer - Merited worker of culture of the Russian Federation (died: February 14, 2011)
- Q12551559 - Born on July 18, 1935 - Scientist - Order of the October Revolution | Order of the Red Banner of Labour (died: July 5, 2013)
- Genrikh Vavilov - Born on January 31, 1935 - Actor - Merited Artist of the RSFSR (died: July 5, 2013)
- Q4525787 - Born on March 3, 1926 - Politician - Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands" | Order of Friendship of Peoples | Medal "Veteran of Labour" | Order of the Red Banner of Labour | Hero of Socialist Labour | Order of Lenin (died: March 30, 1995)
- Kauko Rastas - Born on November 4, 1925 - Business executive - Cross of Merit of the Frontier Guards | Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland | Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland | Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (died: March 7, 2007)
- Vladimir Gening - Born on May 10, 1924 - Archaeologist (died: October 30, 1993)
- Viktor Yefimovich Makeyev - Born on March 13, 1923 - Archaeologist - Order of the Patriotic War 1st class | Hero of the Soviet Union | Order of Lenin (died: October 25, 1992)
- Q65154727 - Born on May 15, 1922 - Archaeologist - Order of the October Revolution | Order of Friendship of Peoples | Order of Lenin (died: October 25, 1992)
- Heikki Määttänen - Born on December 28, 1915 - Truck driver (died: January 1, 1950)
- Lilli Vuorela - Born on August 11, 1914 - Writer (died: March 18, 2009)
- Q4247845 - Born on March 31, 1907 - Writer - Hero of the Soviet Union | Order of Lenin (died: January 15, 1943)
Places near Sosnovo, Leningrad, Russia
- Agalatovo, Leningrad, Russia
- Garbolovo, Leningrad, Russia
- Il’ichëvo, Leningrad, Russia
- Korobitsyno, Leningrad, Russia
- Leskolovo, Leningrad, Russia
- Osel’ki, Leningrad, Russia
- Pervomayskoye, Leningrad, Russia
- Sapernoye, Leningrad, Russia
- Sertolovo, Leningrad, Russia
- Verkhniye Osel’ki, Leningrad, Russia