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Western Oblast
Western Oblast () was an administrative-territorial unit (''oblast'') of the Russian SFSR from 1929 to 1937. Its seat was in the city of Smolensk. The oblast was located in the west of European Russia, and its territory is currently divided between Bryansk, Kaluga, Pskov, Smolensk, and Tver Oblasts. According to the 1937 Soviet census, the population of the oblast was 4,693,495 persons. It was abolished on 27 September 1937. History The oblast was established on 1 October 1929 by the All-Russian Central Executive Committee. The territory of the oblast was formed from Smolensk and Bryansk Governorates, parts of Moscow, Kaluga, and Tver Governorates, as well as Velikiye Luki Okrug of Leningrad Oblast. The oblast was subdivided into eight administrative districts (''okrugs''), * Bryansk Okrug (with the seat located in Bryansk); *Klintsy Okrug (Klintsy); *Roslavl Okrug (Roslavl); *Rzhev Okrug (Rzhev); *Smolensk Okrug (Smolensk); *Sukhinichi Okrug (Sukhinichi); *Velikiye Luki Ok ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oblast
An oblast ( or ) is a type of administrative division in Bulgaria and several post-Soviet states, including Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. Historically, it was used in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. The term ''oblast'' is often translated into English language, English as 'region' or 'province'. In some countries, oblasts are also known by cognates of the Russian term. Etymology The term ''oblast'' is Loanword, borrowed from Russian language, Russian область (), where it is inherited from Old East Slavic, in turn borrowed from Church Slavonic область ''oblastĭ'' 'power, empire', formed from the prefix (cognate with Classical Latin ''ob'' 'towards, against' and Ancient Greek ἐπί/ἔπι ''epi'' 'in power, in charge') and the stem ''vlastǐ'' 'power, rule'. In Old East Slavic, it was used alongside ''obolostǐ''—the equivalent of 'against' and 'territory, state, power' (cognate with English 'wield'; see volost). History Russian Empire In the Russia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velikiye Luki Okrug
Veliky, or similar, may refer to: * Veliky (rural locality) (''Velikaya'', ''Velikoye''), name of several rural localities in Russia * Veliky (surname) * Velikaya, a river in Pskov Oblast, Russia * Velikaya (Chukotka), a river in Chukotka, Russia * Velikaya (Kirov Oblast), right tributary of Vyatka * Russian tender Veliky Knyaz Konstantin, a ship See also * Petr Veliky (other) or Peter the Great * Sissoi Veliky (other) * Velika (other) {{Disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukhinichi
Sukhinichi () is a types of inhabited localities in Russia, town and the administrative center of Sukhinichsky District in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, a large railway junction on the Moscow – Kyiv line, situated on the Bryn River southwest of Kaluga, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: History The first historical records of the town date from the first half of the 16th century. It was granted town status in 1840. During World War II, Sukhinichi was occupied by the Wehrmacht, German Army from October 7, 1941 to January 29, 1942. It has grown mainly due to the development of the railway. Administrative and municipal status Within the subdivisions of Russia#Administrative divisions, framework of administrative divisions, Sukhinichi serves as the administrative center of Sukhinichsky District, to which it is directly subordinated. As a subdivisions of Russia#Municipal divisions, municipal division, the types of inhabited localities in Russia, town of Sukhinichi is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukhinichi Okrug
Sukhinichi () is a town and the administrative center of Sukhinichsky District in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, a large railway junction on the Moscow – Kyiv line, situated on the Bryn River southwest of Kaluga, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: History The first historical records of the town date from the first half of the 16th century. It was granted town status in 1840. During World War II, Sukhinichi was occupied by the German Army from October 7, 1941 to January 29, 1942. It has grown mainly due to the development of the railway. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Sukhinichi serves as the administrative center of Sukhinichsky District, to which it is directly subordinated. As a municipal division, the town of Sukhinichi is incorporated within Sukhinichsky Municipal District as Sukhinichi Urban Settlement.Law #369-OZ Climate References Notes Sources * External links The murder of the Jews ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smolensk Okrug
Smolensk is a types of inhabited localities in Russia, city and the administrative center of Smolensk Oblast, Russia, located on the Dnieper River, west-southwest of Moscow. First mentioned in 863, it is one of the oldest cities in Russia. It has been a regional capital for most of the past millennium, beginning as the capital of an Principality of Smolensk, eponymous principality in the 11th-15th centuries, then the Smolensk Voivodeship of Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Lithuania and Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Poland, and Smolensk Governorate and Oblast within Russia. It was the main stronghold of the Smolensk Gate, a geostrategically significant pass between the Daugava and Dnieper rivers, and as such was an important point of contention in the struggle for dominance in Eastern Europe, passing at various times between Lithuania, Poland and Russia. In more recent history, it was captured by Napoleon's Franco–Polish forces and Hitler's Germany during their marches towards Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rzhev
Rzhev ( rus, Ржев, p=ˈrʐɛf) is a town in Tver Oblast, Russia, located southwest of Staritsa and from Tver, on the highway and railway connecting Moscow and Riga. It is the uppermost town situated on the Volga River. Population: History Rzhev was founded in the Middle Ages and rivals Toropets as the oldest town in the region. Rzhevians usually point out that their town is mentioned in the Novgorod laws as early as 1019. Their neighbors from Toropets, on the other hand, give more credence to Rzhev's first mention in a major chronicle under 1216, when it was in possession of Mstislav the Bold, Prince of Toropets. Whatever the truth may be, it is clear that medieval Rzhev was bitterly contested by three regional powers—the Novgorod Republic, the Principality of Smolensk, and the Grand Principality of Vladimir-Suzdal. Following the Mongol invasion, Rzhev passed to a lateral branch of the Smolensk dynasty, which made the town its capital. Later the princes divided the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roslavl
Roslavl (, ) is a town and the administrative center of Roslavlsky District in Smolensk Oblast, Russia. It is a road and rail junction and a market town. Population: History Roslavl was founded as Rostislavl in the 1130s or 1140s. The name is likely due to Prince Rostislav of Smolensk, who was the founder of the fortress. It belonged to the Principality of Smolensk. The area belonged intermittently to the Principality of Smolensk and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1376, Roslavl was transferred to Lithuania and became the center of a principality. It was chartered under Lithuanian rule in 1408. In 1515, it was conquered by the Grand Duchy of Moscow, but in 1618 transferred to Poland. Under Polish-Lithuanian rule Roslavl was part of the Smolensk Voivodeship. In 1667, according to the Truce of Andrusovo, Roslavl was transferred back to Russia. During all this period, it was a fortress at the border, and the fortifications were extensively used. The last time they were in u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roslavl Okrug
Roslavl (, ) is a town and the administrative center of Roslavlsky District in Smolensk Oblast, Russia. It is a road and rail junction and a market town. Population: History Roslavl was founded as Rostislavl in the 1130s or 1140s. The name is likely due to Prince Rostislav of Smolensk, who was the founder of the fortress. It belonged to the Principality of Smolensk. The area belonged intermittently to the Principality of Smolensk and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1376, Roslavl was transferred to Lithuania and became the center of a principality. It was chartered under Lithuanian rule in 1408. In 1515, it was conquered by the Grand Duchy of Moscow, but in 1618 transferred to Poland. Under Polish-Lithuanian rule Roslavl was part of the Smolensk Voivodeship. In 1667, according to the Truce of Andrusovo, Roslavl was transferred back to Russia. During all this period, it was a fortress at the border, and the fortifications were extensively used. The last time they were in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klintsy
Klintsy () is a types of inhabited localities in Russia, town in Bryansk Oblast, Russia, located on the Turosna River, southwest of Bryansk. Population: 60,000 (1972). Administrative and municipal status Within the subdivisions of Russia#Administrative divisions, framework of administrative divisions, Klintsy serves as the administrative center of Klintsovsky District,Law #13-Z even though it is not a part of it.Law #69-Z As an administrative division, it is, together with two types of inhabited localities in Russia, rural localities, incorporated separately as Klintsovsky City of federal subject significance, Urban Administrative Okrug—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the administrative divisions of Bryansk Oblast, districts. As a subdivisions of Russia#Municipal divisions, municipal division, Klintsovsky Urban Administrative Okrug is incorporated as Klintsy Urban Okrug. History Klintsy Sloboda was founded in 1707 by peasants-Old Believers, and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klintsy Okrug
Klintsy () is a town in Bryansk Oblast, Russia, located on the Turosna River, southwest of Bryansk. Population: 60,000 (1972). Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Klintsy serves as the administrative center of Klintsovsky District,Law #13-Z even though it is not a part of it.Law #69-Z As an administrative division, it is, together with two rural localities, incorporated separately as Klintsovsky Urban Administrative Okrug—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, Klintsovsky Urban Administrative Okrug is incorporated as Klintsy Urban Okrug. History Klintsy Sloboda was founded in 1707 by peasants- Old Believers, and is named after the last names of the first settlers (Klinets) in the plural. In 1782 Klintsy was founded in a part of Surazh district. There were companies printing predominantly Old Believers liturgical books. The development of the printing indust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryansk
Bryansk (, ) is a types of inhabited localities in Russia, city and the administrative center of Bryansk Oblast, Russia, situated on the Desna (river), Desna River, southwest of Moscow. It has a population of 379,152 at the 2021 census. Bryansk is one of the oldest cities in the oblast, with 985 regarded as the year of foundation. It was part of the Kievan Rus', Mongol Empire and Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Lithuania during the Middle Ages, medieval period, then was contested by Grand Duchy of Moscow, Moscow and Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Poland–Lithuania in the early modern period, before ultimately passing to Russia, within which it was a major regional trading center. History Medieval period Based on excavations at the end of the 20th century, information was found on the birth of the city in the 10th century on the Chashin Kurgan. For ease of perception, the conventional date of birth was chosen as 985 AD. The first written mention of Bryansk, as Debryansk, dates t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
