osobn

Osobn is a rural locality (a selo) situated in the Tula Oblast of the Russian Federation, approximately 120 kilometres south‑east of the regional capital, Tula. Administratively, it falls within the jurisdiction of the Venyovsky District and is part of the Osobn Rural Settlement, a municipal formation that includes several nearby villages. The settlement lies on the banks of the Oka River’s tributary, the Osobnyy Stream, from which it derives its name; the term “osobn” in Old Russian denotes a narrow watercourse.

The earliest documented reference to Osobn dates to the late 17th century, when the area was recorded in imperial land surveys as a modest farming community. Throughout the 19th century, the village expanded modestly, with the construction of a wooden church dedicated to Saint Nicholas and a small market square that served surrounding hamlets. During the Soviet period, Osobn was incorporated into a collective farm (kolkhoz) specializing in grain and dairy production, and a secondary school was established to serve the local population.

As of the 2021 census, Osobn had a population of roughly 820 residents, the majority of whom are engaged in agriculture, small‑scale forestry, and seasonal labor in nearby towns. The village retains a traditional Russian countryside character, with a mix of historic wooden houses and newer brick dwellings, and is noted for its annual harvest festival, which draws visitors from across the district.