Pograničnoe was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Illmen.
The place is now called Pograničnoe and belongs to Russian Federation.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Illmen | German Empire | Angerapp | 1939 |
| Gross Illˈmen | Under Soviet administration | Kaliningrad | 1945 |
| Pograničnoe | Russian Federation | Ozersk | 1992 |