Shokhino
Shokhino
Шохино | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Shokhino Shokhino | |
| Coordinates: 55°26′N 42°03′E / 55.433°N 42.050°E[1] | |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Vladimir Oblast |
| District | Melenkovsky District |
| Time zone | UTC+3:00 |
Shokhino (Russian: Шохино) is a rural locality (a village) in Lyakhovskoye Rural Settlement, Melenkovsky District, Vladimir Oblast, Russia. The population was 29 as of 2010.[2] There are 2 streets.[3]
Geography
Shokhino is located on the Urvanovskoye Lake, 40 km northeast of Melenki (the district's administrative centre) by road. Urvanovo is the nearest rural locality.[4] History
Economy and Infrastructure
Shokhino has a small, agriculture-based economy with limited infrastructure. Residents primarily engage in subsistence farming, fishing, and seasonal work in nearby towns. The village is connected to nearby localities via unpaved rural roads.[5]
Culture and Daily Life
Life in Shokhino reflects traditional Russian village culture. The population is predominantly elderly, and community life is centered around seasonal activities, Orthodox Christian holidays, and simple rural living. Due to its small population, Shokhino does not have public facilities such as a school or medical clinic; residents rely on nearby settlements for such services.[6][7]
Time Zone
Shokhino operates on Moscow Standard Time (UTC+3:00).[8]
References
- ^ Деревня Шохино на карте
- ^ Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года. Численность населения по населённым пунктам Владимирской области. Retrieved 2014-07-21.
- ^ Деревня Шохино на карте
- ^ Расстояние от Шохина до Меленков
- ^ https://bigenc.ru/geography/text/2003097
- ^ Shevchenko, Nikolay (2020-01-20). "QUIZ: Find out which Russian celebrity you are!". Russia Beyond. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "How Russian Traditions Work". HowStuffWorks. 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Shokhino, Russia on the map — exact time, time zone, airports nearby". bw.utc.city. Retrieved 2025-05-20.