Lazdenen was first mentioned in 1576. By 1938, the population had grown to 2,000 people and the town included a brick plant, pharmacy, railway station, dairy, hotel, restaurant, school, and mill. In 1946, over 900 families arrived from other areas. Today the population is around 4,000 people and there is a gas compressor station. A new brick plant was built and repairs were made to the Sheshupe River dam. Construction began on a new school building in 2009. The town takes pride in its cultural activities like the Chebotuha ensemble and music and youth centers. Several poets and artists have ties to the area. Krasnoznamensk continues to develop and