Cities and Towns in Russia that Start with P

Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇷🇺 Russia whose name begins with the letter P. You will also find some general information about each of them.

Name	Region/Territory	Population
Partizansk	Primorsky Krai	37,000
Pavlovo	Nizhny Novgorod Oblast	58,000
Pavlovsk	Leningrad Oblast	15,000
Pavlovsky Posad	Moscow Oblast	62,000
Pechora	Komi Republic	39,000
Pechory	Pskov Oblast	10,000
Penza	Penza Oblast	524,000
Perm	Perm Krai	1,035,000
Pervouralsk	Sverdlovsk Oblast	123,000
Pestovo	Novgorod Oblast	15,000
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky	Kamchatka Krai	166,000
Petrozavodsk	Karelia Republic	278,000
Petukhovo	Kurgan Oblast	10,000
Petushki	Vladimir Oblast	13,000
Petushki	Vladimir Oblast	13,000
Pikalyovo	Leningrad Oblast	17,000
Pitkyaranta	Karelia Republic	10,000
Pochep	Bryansk Oblast	14,000
Podolsk	Moscow Oblast	309,000
Pokrov	Vladimir Oblast	15,000
Polyarnye Zori	Murmansk Oblast	14,000
Porkhov	Pskov Oblast	8,000
Povorino	Voronezh Oblast	16,000
Primorsko-Akhtarsk	Krasnodar Krai	32,000
Prokhladny	Kabardino-Balkar Republic	57,000
Prokopyevsk	Kemerovo Oblast	186,000
Proletarsk	Rostov Oblast	20,000
Pushchino	Moscow Oblast	19,000
Pushkino	Moscow Oblast	102,000
Pyatigorsk	Stavropol Krai	145,000

Partizansk

Partizansk is a town in Primorsky Krai, located in the Russian Far East. It was founded as a coal-mining settlement and is named after the partisan fighters during the Russian Civil War. Today, it is a small town with a focus on energy production.

Pavlovo

Pavlovo is a town in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, situated on the Oka River. It is known for its metalworking and tool-making industries. The town’s name likely comes from the common Russian male name Pavel.

Pavlovsk

Pavlovsk is a small town in Leningrad Oblast, close to Saint Petersburg. The town is known for its beautiful imperial palace and park, which was a residence of the Russian Tsars. Its name comes from Tsar Paul I (Pavel I), for whom it was named.

Pavlovsky Posad

Pavlovsky Posad, located in Moscow Oblast, is famous for its traditional Russian shawls and scarves. The town has a long history of textile production, and its name comes from a combination of a common Russian name, Pavel, and the term “Posad,” meaning a settlement.

Pechora

Pechora is a town in the Komi Republic, located on the Pechora River. It is an important industrial center, known for its oil and natural gas production. The name comes from the river, which was named by the local indigenous peoples.

Pechory

Pechory is a small town in Pskov Oblast, close to the Estonian border. It is known for the Pechory Monastery, one of the oldest in Russia. The town’s name comes from the caves (“pechory”) where the monks originally settled.

Penza

Penza is a large city in central Russia, located on the Sura River. Founded in the 17th century as a fortress, it later developed into an industrial and cultural center. Penza is known for its educational institutions and historical buildings.

Perm

Perm is one of the largest cities in Russia, located in the Ural region. It is an important industrial city, known for its machinery and chemicals production. The name “Perm” comes from a Finno-Ugric word meaning “distant land.” Today, Perm is also known for its rich cultural life and theaters.

Pervouralsk

Pervouralsk is a city in Sverdlovsk Oblast, located at the geographical border between Europe and Asia. It is an industrial center, particularly known for steel production. The city’s name means “First Urals,” reflecting its role as one of the first industrial towns in the Urals region.

Pestovo

Pestovo is a small town in Novgorod Oblast. It has a mainly rural economy, focused on agriculture and timber. The name Pestovo is believed to come from a local noble family that owned land in the area.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is the administrative center of Kamchatka Krai, located on the eastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula. It is one of the oldest cities in the Russian Far East and is known for its stunning volcanic landscapes. The city was named after two ships, the “Saint Peter” and “Saint Paul,” that arrived here during Vitus Bering’s exploration.

Petrozavodsk

Petrozavodsk is the capital of the Republic of Karelia, located on the shores of Lake Onega. The city was founded by Peter the Great as a factory town to produce weapons and military supplies. Its name translates to “Peter’s Factory.” Today, Petrozavodsk is known for its cultural diversity and proximity to Kizhi Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Petukhovo

Petukhovo is a small town in Kurgan Oblast, near the border with Kazakhstan. The town has an agricultural economy, and its name is derived from the Russian word “petukh,” meaning rooster.

Petushki

Petushki is a town in Vladimir Oblast, located on the Moscow-Vladimir railway line. The town is known for being the setting of the famous Russian novel Moscow to the End of the Line by Venedikt Erofeev. Its name is related to the Russian word for rooster, “petukh.”

Pikalyovo

Pikalyovo is a town in Leningrad Oblast, known for its cement and aluminum industries. It gained national attention in 2009 due to an economic crisis that affected its main employers. Its name is believed to come from a local geographical feature.

Pitkyaranta

Pitkyaranta is a small town in the Republic of Karelia, close to the border with Finland. It is primarily known for its timber industry and proximity to the scenic Ladoga Lake. The town’s name is of Karelian origin and means “pine beach.”

Pochep

Pochep is a town in Bryansk Oblast, known for its historical role as a fortress during the times of the Russian Empire. It was an important military post, and its name likely comes from an old Slavic word meaning “fortified place.”

Podolsk

Podolsk is a major city in Moscow Oblast, just south of Moscow. It is a significant industrial hub, producing machinery, chemicals, and electronics. The city’s name comes from its historical location beneath (“pod”) the hill on which the nearby town of Donskoy stood.

Pokrov

Pokrov is a small town in Vladimir Oblast, historically known for its confectionery industry. The town’s name means “protection,” referring to the Feast of the Intercession of the Theotokos, a major Russian Orthodox holiday.

Polyarnye Zori

Polyarnye Zori is a town in Murmansk Oblast, located near the Kola Nuclear Power Plant. The name means “polar dawns,” referencing the town’s location within the Arctic Circle, where polar night and day are prominent phenomena.

Porkhov

Porkhov is a small town in Pskov Oblast, known for its medieval fortress built in the 14th century. The town has a long history as a defensive outpost, and its name is believed to come from an old Slavic word for “fortified hill.”

Povorino

Povorino is a small town in Voronezh Oblast, located on the Bityug River. It has a largely agricultural economy and is a quiet rural settlement. The name likely comes from the nearby river’s twisting path, “povorot” meaning “turn” or “bend” in Russian.

Primorsko-Akhtarsk

Primorsko-Akhtarsk is a coastal town in Krasnodar Krai, located on the shore of the Sea of Azov. It is a popular destination for summer tourism and fishing. The town’s name combines the Russian word for “seaside” (Primorsko) with the Turkic word for “riverbank” (Akhtar).

Prokhladny

Prokhladny is a town in the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, situated in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains. Its name means “cool” or “breezy,” likely referring to the pleasant mountain climate of the region. It is a center for agriculture and food production.

Prokopyevsk

Prokopyevsk is an industrial city in Kemerovo Oblast, located in the heart of the Kuznetsk Basin, one of Russia’s largest coal mining regions. The town is named after Saint Procopius, and its economy is closely tied to coal production.

Proletarsk

Proletarsk is a small town in Rostov Oblast, named after the proletariat (working class) during Soviet times. It has a largely agricultural economy, focusing on grain production and farming. The town was historically a Cossack settlement.

Pushchino

Pushchino is a town in Moscow Oblast, known for its scientific research institutes, particularly in the field of biology. It is home to several academic institutions and research centers. The name “Pushchino” comes from the word “puscha,” meaning dense forest, as the town is surrounded by woods.

Pushkino

Pushkino is a town in Moscow Oblast, located northeast of Moscow. It is named after the famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, though the town predates him. Pushkino is known for its proximity to the Klyazma River and its historical estates.

Pyatigorsk

Pyatigorsk is a city in Stavropol Krai, located in the North Caucasus. The name means “five mountains” in Russian, referring to the five peaks of the nearby Beshtau Mountain. Pyatigorsk is a popular spa town, known for its mineral springs and scenic surroundings.

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