Molkin, Rural settlement in Goryachy Klyuch, Russia.
Molkin is a small hamlet within the municipal formation of Goryachy Klyuch in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. The settlement sits in a hilly area between wooded ridges and open pastures near the Psekups River basin.
The hamlet emerged in the 19th century as a farming settlement near the thermal springs of Goryachy Klyuch. After World War II the area was repurposed for military use and developed into a site for troop training grounds.
The residents of Molkin maintain traditional Russian rural practices while integrating with the diverse ethnic communities of Krasnodar Krai region.
The area is accessible by regional roads from the town of Goryachy Klyuch about 6 miles (10 kilometers) to the east. Due to military installations access to certain zones is restricted and may require permits on site.
Nearby lies an artillery training ground of the Russian Armed Forces where live-fire exercises take place regularly. The sound of drills can often be heard across the surrounding valleys and shapes the daily rhythm of the area.
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