Pustoshka

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Pustoshka (Russian: Пустошка) is a town in the southern part of Pskov Oblast, Russia, located on Krupeya River, 191 km southeast of Pskov. It is a station on the MoscowRiga railroad. Population: 5,509 (2002 Census).

The settlement of Pustoshka was founded in 1901 due to construction of the railroad, and was granted town status in 1925.


Coat of arms of Pskov Oblast Cities and towns in Pskov Oblast Flag of Russia
Administrative center: Pskov

Dno | Gdov | Nevel | Novorzhev | Novosokolniki | Opochka | Ostrov | Pechory | Porkhov | Pustoshka | Pytalovo | Sebezh | Velikiye Luki

Coordinates: 56°20′N, 29°22′E