It could also mean "a settlement on a hill" based on the sand hill nearby.[1]
The Finnish pronunciation of Kanneljärvi sounds like the Swedish skante, meaning "dry, skinny hill".[1]
History
For about 480 years, Pobeda belonged to Finland, particularly Äyräpää. After World War I however, Pobeda and surrounding villages were merged into the RSFSR, causing complaints.[1]
References
^ a b c"Kanneljärvi - Historia". www.kanneljarvi.fi. Retrieved 2024-04-23.