Bolshye

Bolshye is the name of several inhabited localities in Russia. The form comes from the Russian adjective bolshoy meaning "big" or "large" and is used as a toponym to denote settlements that were historically larger than nearby localities or were part of a group of villages with similar names.

In the Russian administrative system, localities named Bolshye are typically rural settlements classified as derevnya or selo within a district (raion) of a federal subject such as an oblast, a republic, or a krai. Each Bolshye belongs to a specific municipal formation, such as a rural settlement, and is subject to the laws and governance of its region.

Because the name is relatively common, there is no single place that is universally recognized as "Bolshye"; rather, it refers to multiple places bearing this name or variants, distinguished by additional geographic or administrative qualifiers.

Etymology and naming patterns: The plural form Bolshye often appears in combination with other words (for example, Bolshye [Qualifier]) to distinguish from nearby smaller localities. This reflects a broader practice in Russian toponymy where descriptive adjectives are used to differentiate communities within a district.

See also: Bolshoy; toponymic naming practices in Russian-speaking regions.