Artemka

Artemka is a toponym used for several inhabited localities in Russia and Ukraine. The name is derived from the male given name Artem (often Artemy) and the diminutive suffix -ka, a common pattern in Slavic place names that signals a small locality or a place associated with a person named Artem. As a result, more than one village or settlement bears this name.

In Russia, Artemka-designated localities are rural settlements classified as villages (derevnya) or small settlements within different federal subjects and administrative districts. They are typically part of a municipal district and a rural settlement or selsoviet. Populations are usually small, often ranging from a few dozen to a few hundred residents, and local economies commonly rely on agriculture, forestry, or basic services. The exact status, population, and economic profile depend on the specific Artemka.

In Ukraine, there are similarly named villages in various oblasts, reflecting historical naming practices in Ukrainian and Russian-speaking areas. The distribution of Artemka localities is documented in regional registries and gazetteers; some may have undergone name changes during the 20th century amid administrative reforms or political decisions.

Because Artemka refers to multiple places, precise information is typically provided in entries dedicated to each particular locality. See also Artem, a given name from which the toponym originates.