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The Soikinsky Peninsula (Russian: Сойкино, Finnish: Soikkola, Ingrian: Soikkola) in Kingiseppsky District, Leningrad Oblast, Russia projects out into the Gulf of Finland, separating the Luga Bay from the Koporye Bay.
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Its name is derived from the Izhorian word for the peninsula, itself probably derived from a proper name.[1]
The most populous village, also known as Soikino, was destroyed during World War II. Currently the main settlement is Vistino, which has a museum dedicated to the Izhorian heritage of the region. An oil terminal is slated to be constructed at Vistino, starting from 2009.
References
edit- ^ A. V. Krjukov (2018). "К этимологии топонима Сойкино/Soikkola". Притяжение Севера: язык, литература, социум. Ч. 1: материалы I Международной научно-практической конференции: 531–542.
59°46′N 28°33′E / 59.767°N 28.550°E