Mga, Urban settlement in Kirovsky District, Russia
The settlement stands at the intersection of railway lines, situated along the Mga River at coordinates 59.7575°N and 31.057778°E in Leningrad Oblast.
Established in 1901 as a railway station settlement, Mga played a strategic role during World War II when German forces captured it, disrupting Leningrad's railway connections.
The name of this settlement originates from the Mga River, reflecting linguistic connections to the regional Finno-Ugric language heritage of the territory.
The settlement maintains transportation connections to surrounding areas through its railway infrastructure, serving over 10,000 residents in the Kirovsky District.
During archaeological excavations around Mga, specialists regularly uncover military artifacts and equipment from World War II in the surrounding forest areas.
Location: Mginskoye urban settlement
Location: Kirovsky District
Inception: 1901
Website: http://mga.lenobl.ru/
Website: http://mga.lenobl.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.75750,31.05778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43
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