narodnaya

Narodnaya is a Russian toponym meaning "People's" or "Folk's," and it is used for several geographic features in Russia and some nearby regions. In toponymy, the name often signals a feature associated with local communities or common land, and it appears in various forms across maps and geographic databases.

The most widely known use is Mount Narodnaya (Gora Narodnaya), which is the highest peak in the Ural Mountains, with an elevation of about 1,895 meters. It lies in the Northern Urals and stands as a prominent natural landmark within the range. The terrain is rugged and the area is relatively remote, making it a destination primarily for experienced hikers and climbers.

Beyond the mountain, Narodnaya appears in the names of other geographic features such as rivers or settlements, though these usages are less prominent in international references. The name’s persistence in modern maps reflects a long-standing pattern in Russian naming practices, where Narodnaya is used to denote features associated with the local population or with communal land.

Etymology-wise, Narodnaya derives from the Russian narod, meaning "people" or "folk." The term is common in Russian place names and sometimes appears with descriptors like Gora (mountain) or Rekа (river) to indicate the type of feature.