Svetlograd

Svetlograd sits on the Kalaus River in flat farmland with low elevation. The town has a straightforward layout of residential and commercial areas connected by roads to surrounding settlements.

The settlement began in 1750 as Petrovskoye village and became a town in 1965 with a new name. This change reflected growing administrative needs for the surrounding agricultural region.

Agriculture shapes daily life here, and you can see this in local markets where farmers sell produce and goods. The rhythm of planting and harvest seasons influences how people work and gather together.

You can reach Svetlograd from the north, roughly 85 kilometers from Stavropol city. Roads connect it to neighboring towns and make getting around straightforward.

The name Svetlograd means 'Light City,' a poetic choice from the Soviet era. The town operates on Moscow Time despite being much farther east, which ties its daily rhythms to the country's central administration.

Location: Муниципальное образование город Светлоград

Inception: 1786

Elevation above the sea: 130 m

GPS coordinates: 45.33083,42.85111

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:30