Vologda region is famous not only for famous laces. This is a very beautiful place, with its own history and features of development. Vologda Governorate existed as part of the Russian Empire until 1929. Now it is an actively developing area in the Russian Federation.
History
The Vologda province was located in the north of the European part of Russia. Finno-Ugric tribes lived on its territory. In the 12th century, Novgorodians penetrated here and founded well-known cities such as Vologda and Ustyug. Christianity appears.
Before St. Petersburg was built, the Vologda province was of great importance in foreign trade, thanks to its connection with Arkhangelsk, and was economically developed.
Ivan the Terrible ordered the construction of a stone fortress in Vologda for military security purposes. In 1780, the governorship was established. And in 1796, the Vologda province became an independent administrative unit. It existed on a par with other regions. The history of the Vologda province ends in 1929, when theall its counties. But buildings and cities did not disappear. From that moment to this day, the territory has been called the Vologda Oblast.
Counties
What is the Vologda province famous for? The counties included in its composition were unique. There were 10 of them, the rest of the territory was occupied by 13 cities.
Totemsky county was formed by 1708 and included 22 volosts. Its area was 23 thousand square meters, 146 thousand people lived in it.
Nikolsky Uyezd was formed in 1780. By 1923 it consisted of 24 volosts. Was abolished in 1924.
Gryazovets county was also formed in 1780. The population was much lower - 95 thousand people. There was only one large city in this county - Gryazovetsk. Famous for its oil production.
Vologda county consisted of 28 volosts. Their number was gradually reduced to 17 by 1926.
Veliky Ustyug uyezd was originally part of the Arkhangelsk province, which was abolished in 1719. And for this reason, he became part of the Vologda governorship.
Kadnikovsky district was quite large. Its area was 17.5 thousand square meters.
Solvychegodsky district in 1708 became part of the province. Divided into 13 volosts.
Vologda Oblast
The most beautiful and picturesque region of the North of Russia. The region was formed after the Vologda province was abolished. It is divided into districts, the most important of which areBabaevsky, Babushkinsky, Veliky Ustyugsky, Sokolsky and Sheksninsky.
The main city, of course, is Vologda. It is very ancient, located on the Sukhan depression. Important manufacturing center. The second largest city is Cherepovets. It is famous for its iron and steel industry. Veliky Ustyug can be called a unique city-museum. Every year it is visited by a large number of tourists to enjoy the beauties.
Engineering, ferrous metallurgy and electric power industry are developed in the region. In addition, butter, milk and meat are produced for export. Everyone knows handicrafts: incredible lace, carved birch bark and blackening on silver.
Attractions
The history of the Vologda province has left many sights that can be visited in our time.
The Vologda Kremlin is an ancient Russian fortress founded in 1567 by Ivan the Terrible for defensive purposes. It consisted of more than 20 towers, one part of which was stone and the other was wooden. The monuments on the territory of the Kremlin have been preserved since the 16th century and are of historical value.
Fiefdom of Santa Claus
Everyone knows that the residence of Father Frost is located in the city of Veliky Ustyug. This is a very beautiful park for the whole family. Why was this city chosen? It's simple, it is located in the northern latitudes and it has amazing fabulous nature. By 1999, the house of Santa Claus was organized, which is visited by thousands of guests annually.
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located in the cityGreat Ustyug. The temple was first built by Procopius of Ustyug in 1290, then a stone temple was erected in its place in 1622. However, it burned down in 1631 and was rebuilt only in 1658. The appearance has changed several times, but the building has survived to our time in an unchanged state.
Parks and Gardens
Vologda region is famous for its extraordinary nature. There are several places that residents and tourists regularly visit.
Park Peace is located in Vologda. This is the most popular and largest park in the city, founded in 1938. More than 5,000 trees and shrubs have been planted on its territory. The name was given to him in honor of the victory in the Great Patriotic War in 1945.
Kirovsky Square is located near Revolution Square, was organized in 1936. It is located where the town square used to be.
Vologda province at one time was of great importance in public life. Many historical monuments, temples have survived to our times in their original form. By visiting this area, you plunge into another world, because nature fascinates with its beauties.
