Lesnoy, Closed administrative city in Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
The city of Lesnoy extends across 380 square kilometers of terrain in the Ural Mountains region at an elevation of 200 meters.
Established in 1947 as Plant 418, the settlement operated under the code name Sverdlovsk-45 until 1992 to maintain secrecy of nuclear weapons production.
The industrial heritage of Lesnoy centers on scientific research and technological development, with facilities dedicated to nuclear engineering and materials science.
Visitors require special permits to enter Lesnoy, as the city maintains restricted access protocols due to its strategic industrial and research facilities.
The city remained absent from official maps until 1992, operating as a secret location with a population of over 50,000 residents.
Location: Lesnoy Urban Okrug
Inception: June 6, 1947
Elevation above the sea: 200 m
Website: http://www.gorodlesnoy.ru/
Website: http://gorodlesnoy.ru
GPS coordinates: 58.63333,59.78333
Latest update: July 9, 2025 18:22
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