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