Rakitnoye, Belgorod Oblast, Urban settlement in Belgorod Oblast, Russia
The settlement stretches along the Dnieper River with a population of 10,048 inhabitants and functions as the administrative center of Rakityansky District.
Initially documented in 1652, Rakitnoye belonged to the Kochubey family until 1728 when Prince Yusupov received control over the surrounding territories.
The Yusupov manor, constructed in 1846, contains both the School of Arts and History Museum, while St Nicholas Church from 1832 stands nearby.
The settlement connects to other regions through the Zinaidino railway station, operating under the postal code 309310 and telephone code +7 47245.
The population statistics reveal an unusual pattern, rising from 6,921 in 1959 to 11,211 in 1989, then declining to 10,048 by 2021.
Location: Городское поселение посёлок Ракитное
Inception: 1652
GPS coordinates: 50.83890,35.85150
Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:17
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