Yuzhnoye

Yuzhnoye is a common toponym in Slavic languages, meaning "southern." It is frequently used to designate places located to the south of a larger settlement or geographical feature. Several places bear this name across various countries.

In Russia, Yuzhnoye can refer to numerous villages, rural localities, and districts. For example, Yuzhnoye District in Moscow is a large administrative division in the southern part of the city. There are also many smaller settlements named Yuzhnoye in different oblasts and republics.

Ukraine also has several locations named Yuzhnoye. The most prominent is Yuzhne (Южне), a city in Odesa Oblast, known for its port and industrial activities. Other smaller settlements with the same name can be found in various regions of the country.

In Belarus, there are also localities designated as Yuzhnoye, typically smaller rural communities. The naming convention reflects the geographical position of these places relative to a more significant reference point.

The prevalence of the name Yuzhnoye highlights a common practice in geographical naming, where directional indicators are used to identify and distinguish settlements. The specific context is usually required to determine which Yuzhnoye is being referred to.