Leningrad Oblast, Russia | |
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Administrative center: [1] None | |
As of 2014: [2] | |
Number of districts (районы) | 17 |
Number of cities/towns (города) | 32 |
Number of urban-type settlements (посёлки городского типа) | 32 |
Number of volosts (волости) | 205 |
As of 2002: [3] | |
Number of rural localities (сельские населённые пункты) | 2,908 |
Number of uninhabited rural localities (сельские населённые пункты без населения) | 137 |
Administratively, Leningrad Oblast is divided into seventeen districts and a town of oblast significance, Sosnovy Bor. Lomonosovsky District is the only one in Russia which has its administrative center (the town of Lomonosov) located in the area of a different subject of Russian Federation (the federal city of Saint Petersburg, which is not a part of Leningrad Oblast).
In terms of the area, the biggest administrative district is Podporozhsky District (7,706 square kilometres (2,975 sq mi)); the smallest one is Lomonosovsky District (1,919 square kilometres (741 sq mi)).
Division | Structure | OKATO | OKTMO | Urban-type settlement/ district-level town* | Rural (volost) | ||
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Administrative | Municipal | ||||||
Sosnovy Bor (Сосновый Бор) [4] | city | urban okrug | 41 454 | 41 754 | |||
Boksitogorsky (Бокситогорский) | district | 41 203 | 41 603 |
| 14 | ||
Volosovsky (Волосовский) | district | 41 206 | 41 606 |
| 14 | ||
Volkhovsky (Волховский) | district | 41 209 | 41 609 |
| 15 | ||
Vsevolozhsky (Всеволожский) | district | 41 212 | 41 612 |
| 12 | ||
Vyborgsky (Выборгский) | district | 41 215 | 41 615 |
| 22 | ||
Gatchinsky (Гатчинский) | district | 41 218 | 41 618 | 17 | |||
Kingiseppsky (Кингисеппский) | district | 41 221 | 41 621 | 9 | |||
Kirishsky (Киришский) | district | 41 224 | 41 624 |
| 6 | ||
Kirovsky (Кировский) | district | 41 225 | 41 625 |
| 5 | ||
Lodeynopolsky (Лодейнопольский) | district | 41 227 | 41 627 |
| 8 | ||
Lomonosovsky (Ломоносовский) | district | 41 230 | 41 630 |
| 13 | ||
Luzhsky (Лужский) | district | 41 233 | 41 633 |
| 19 | ||
Podporozhsky (Подпорожский) | district | 41 236 | 41 636 |
| 7 | ||
Priozersky (Приозерский) | district | 41 239 | 41 639 |
| 12 | ||
Slantsevsky (Сланцевский) | district | 41 242 | 41 642 |
| 7 | ||
Tikhvinsky (Тихвинский) | district | 41 245 | 41 645 |
| 13 | ||
Tosnensky (Тосненский) | district | 41 248 | 41 648 |
| 12 |
The municipal divisions of Leningrad Oblast are identical with its administrative divisions. All of the administrative districts of Leningrad Oblast are municipally incorporated as municipal districts, and the city of oblast significance is municipally incorporated as an urban okrug.
December 29 [ O.S. December 18], 1708 Tsar Peter the Great issued an edict which established seven governorates. [8] [9] The description of the borders of the governorates was not given; instead, their area was defined as a set of towns and the lands adjacent to those towns. The present area of Leningrad oblast was a part of Ingermanland Governorate, which was renamed Saint Petersburg Governorate in 1710. The governorates were subdivided into uyezds, and uyezds into volosts. Eventually, parts of Saint Petersburg Governorate were split off to form separate governorates, such as Novgorod, Pskov, or Olonets Governorates. Vyborg Governorate, which was split off early, in 1812 was included into the Grand Duchy of Finland as the Viipuri Province, and in 1918 became a part of independent Finland. In 1913, Saint Petersburg Governorate was renamed Petrograd, and in 1924 Leningrad Governorate.
The east and south of the current area of the oblast was transferred in 1727 to Moscow and Novgorod Governorates. After a sequence of administrative reforms, the northeastern part of the oblast ended up in 1801 in Olonets Governorate. In June 1918, five uyezds of Novgorod Governorate, including Tikhvinsky Uyezd, were split off to form Cherepovets Governorate, with the administrative center in Cherepovets. In 1922, Olonets Governorate was abolished, and Lodeynopolsky Uyezd (which contained all areas later transferred to Leningrad Oblast) was transferred to Petrograd Governorate. Thus, by 1927 the current area of the oblast was split between three governorates — Leningrad, Novgorod, and Cherepovets.
Additionally, the areas adjacent to the Narva River, including the town of Ivangorod, were assigned to Estonia in 1920, following the Estonian War of Independence and the Treaty of Tartu, signed on February 2, 1920.
On August 1, 1927 the governorate was abolished, and uyezds were merged into newly established Leningrad Oblast, with the administrative center in Leningrad, which included the northwestern part of Russian Federation. The oblast was subdivided into 140 districts, which were grouped into nine okrugs, [10]
Murmansk Okrug was not contiguous with the rest of Leningrad Oblast and was separated from it by the territory of the Karelian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. [11] The areas where Leningrad Oblast was established belonged previously not only to Saint Petersburg, Novgorod, and Cherepovets Governorates, but also to Murmansk and Pskov Governorates.
The following districts have been established, [10]
On October 1, 1929 Velikiye Luki Okrug was transferred to newly established Western Oblast. [12] On August 15, 1930, the okrugs were abolished as well (with the exception of Murmansk Okrug), and the districts were directly subordinated to the oblast. [13] Subsequently, the administrative divisions were merged and split on a regular basis, so that some districts were abolished, and others were established. On September 23, 1937 Vologda Oblast was established, and eastern districts of Leningrad Oblast were transferred to Vologda Oblast. [14] On May 28, 1938 Murmansk Oblast was established, and the districts which belonged to Murmansk Okrug were transferred there. [15] Between 1938 and 1944, the area of Leningrad Oblast approximately corresponded to the current area of Leningrad, Pskov, and Novgorod Oblasts.
On March 22, 1935 Pskov and Kingisepp Okrugs, adjacent to the state borders, were established. In September 1940, both were abolished. [13]
After the Winter War in 1940, some areas which previously belonged to independent Finland were ceded to the Soviet Union, in particular, to Leningrad Oblast and to the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic.
During World War II, considerable areas of Leningrad Oblast were occupied by German and Finnish troops and thus were outside the jurisdiction of the oblast.
On July 5, 1944, Novgorod Oblast, and on August 23, 1944 Pskov Oblast were established. The areas of Estonia adjacent to the Narva River, including the town of Ivangorod, were transferred to Leningrad Oblast on November 24, 1944. They were shared between Slantsevsky (south) and Kingiseppsky (north) Districts. [16] On the same day some areas, which are now parts of Vyborgsky and Priozersky Districts, were transferred from the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic to Leningrad Oblast. In 1948-1949, most of the names of Finnish origin were replaced by made-up Russian names. After 1944, some areas which belonged to Leningrad Oblast, were on several occasions transferred to the federal city of Saint Petersburg.
After 1927 (with the exception of the aborted reform of 1963-1965) borders between the districts sometimes were modified, and as a result some of the districts were abolished. This list includes the districts which existed in the current area of Leningrad Oblast.
Volosovsky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the seventeen in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It is located in the southwest of the oblast with Lomonosovsky District in the north, Gatchinsky District in the east, Luzhsky District in the south, Slantsevsky District in the southwest, and Kingiseppsky District in the northwest. The area of the district is 2,700 square kilometers (1,000 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Volosovo. Population: 49,443 (2010 Census); 48,128 ; 46,908 (1989 Soviet census). The population of Volosovo accounts for 24.6% of the district's total population.
Krasny Bor is an urban locality in Tosnensky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located 20 kilometers (12 mi) southeast of the center of St. Petersburg. Population: 5,033 (2010 Census); 4,877 (2002 Census); 5,791 (1989 Soviet census).
Vsevolozhsk is a town and the administrative center of Vsevolozhsky District in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the Karelian Isthmus 24 kilometers (15 mi) east of St. Petersburg. Population: 59,704 (2010 Census); 45,310 (2002 Census); 31,946 (1989 Soviet census).
Siversky is an urban locality in Gatchinsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, on the bank of the Oredezh River. Its population was 12,216 (2010 Census); 12,137 (2002 Census); 11,885 (1989 Soviet census).
Vsevolozhsky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the seventeen in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It is located in the central northwestern part of the oblast on the Karelian Isthmus and borders with Priozersky District in the north, Kirovsky District in the south, Vyborgsky District in the northwest, Nevsky, Krasnogvardeysky, Kalininsky, Vyborgsky, and Kurortny Districts of the federal city of St. Petersburg in the west, and is washed by Lake Ladoga in the east. The area of the district is 3,036.4 square kilometers (1,172.4 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Vsevolozhsk. Population : 153,045 (2010 Census); 131,233 ; 135,318 (1989 Soviet census).
Tosnensky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the seventeen in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It is located in the central southwestern part of the oblast and borders with Kirovsky District in the north, Kirishsky District in the east, Chudovsky District of Novgorod Oblast in the southeast, Novgorodsky District of Novgorod Oblast in the south, Luzhsky District in the southwest, Gatchinsky District in the west, and Pushkinsky and Kolpinsky Districts of the federal city of Saint Petersburg in the northwest. The area of the district is 3,585.4 square kilometers (1,384.3 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Tosno. Population : 83,898 (2010 Census); 77,194 ; 78,500 (1989 Soviet census).
Gatchinsky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the seventeen in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It is located in the southwestern central part of the oblast and borders with Krasnoselsky, Moskovsky, and Pushkinsky Districts of the federal city of St. Petersburg in the north, Tosnensky District in the east, Luzhsky District in the south, Volosovsky District in the west, and with Lomonosovsky District in the northwest. The area of the district is 2,868.7 square kilometers (1,107.6 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Gatchina. Population : 140,210 (2010 Census); 132,010 ; 138,022 (1989 Soviet census).
Ulyanovka is an urban locality in Tosnensky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of the center of Saint Petersburg. Municipally it is incorporated as Ulyanovskoye Urban Settlement, one of the seven urban settlements in the district. Population: 11,601 (2010 Census); 9,244 (2002 Census); 9,595 (1989 Soviet census).
Boksitogorsky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the seventeen in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It is located in the southeast of the oblast and borders with Tikhvinsky District in the north and west, Babayevsky District of Vologda Oblast in the east, Chagodoshchensky District of Vologda Oblast in the southeast, Khvoyninsky District of Novgorod Oblast in the south, and with Lyubytinsky District of Novgorod Oblast in the southwest. The area of the district is 7,200 square kilometers (2,800 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Boksitogorsk. Population : 15,695 (2010 Census); 17,698 ; 49,452 (1989 Soviet census).
Kingiseppsky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the seventeen in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It is located in the southwest of the oblast and borders with Ida-Viru County of Estonia in the west, Lomonosovsky District in the northeast, Volosovsky District in the east, and with Slantsevsky District in the south. In the north and northwest it is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Finland. The area of the district is 2,908 square kilometers (1,123 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Kingisepp. Population : 19,830 (2010 Census); 20,408 ; 34,081 (1989 Soviet census).. Including the entire district: 78,183 (2010 Census);.
Kirishsky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the seventeen in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It is located in the central southern part of the oblast and borders with Volkhovsky District in the north, Tikhvinsky District in the northeast, Lyubytinsky District of Novgorod Oblast in the southeast, Malovishersky District of Novgorod Oblast in the south, Chudovsky District of Novgorod Oblast in the southwest, Tosnensky District in the west, and Kirovsky District in the northwest. The area of the district is 3,019.3 square kilometers (1,165.8 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Kirishi. Population : 11,455 (2010 Census); 12,075 ; 14,521 (1989 Soviet census).
Lomonosovsky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the seventeen in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It is located in the west of the oblast and borders with Petrodvortsovy and Krasnoselsky Districts of the Federal city of Saint Petersburg in the east, Gatchinsky District in the southeast, Volosovsky District in the south, Kingiseppsky District in the southwest, and the city of oblast significance of Sosnovy Bor in the west. In the north, the district is bounded by the Gulf of Finland. The area of the district is 1,919 square kilometers (741 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Lomonosov. Population: 70,245 (2010 Census); 65,297 ; 66,104 (1989 Soviet census).
Volkhovsky District is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the seventeen in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. It is located in the central eastern part of the oblast and borders with Lodeynopolsky District in the northeast, Tikhvinsky District in the southeast, Kirishsky District in the south, and with Kirovsky District in the west. In the north, it is washed by Lake Ladoga. The area of the district is 5,124.4 square kilometers (1,978.5 sq mi). Its administrative center is the town of Volkhov. Population : 48,000 (2010 Census); 50,799 ; 58,939 (1989 Soviet census).
Druzhnaya Gorka is an urban locality in Gatchinsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the banks of the Orlinka River, south of the town of Gatchina. Population: 3,463 (2010 Census); 3,696 (2002 Census); 4,208 (1989 Soviet census).
Taytsy is an urban locality in Gatchinsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located north of the town of Gatchina. Population: 2,853 (2010 Census); 2,644 (2002 Census); 2,929 (1989 Soviet census). Taitsy is home to the Demidov Estate, a World Heritage Site.
Vyritsa is an urban locality in Gatchinsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the bank of the Oredezh River, southwest of the town of Gatchina. Population: 11,884 (2010 Census); 11,163 (2002 Census); 12,656 (1989 Soviet census).
Rakhya is an urban locality in Vsevolozhsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the Karelian Isthmus northeast of Saint Petersburg. Municipally it is incorporated as Rakhyinskoye Urban Settlement, one of the eight urban settlements in the district. Population: 3,188 (2010 Census); 3,156 (2002 Census); 3,316 (1989 Soviet census).
Dubrovka is an urban locality in Vsevolozhsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Neva River northeast of Saint Petersburg. Municipally it is incorporated as Dubrovskoye Urban Settlement, one of the eight urban settlements in the district. Population: 6,693 (2010 Census); 5,432 (2002 Census); 6,093 (1989 Soviet census).
Imeni Morozova is an urban locality in Vsevolozhsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the bank of Lake Ladoga by the source of the Neva River, northeast of Saint Petersburg. Municipally it is incorporated as Morozovskoye Urban Settlement, one of the eight urban settlements in the district. Population: 10,873 (2010 Census); 10,677 (2002 Census); 12,347 (1989 Soviet census).
Imeni Sverdlova is an urban locality in Vsevolozhsky District of Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Neva River, southeast of the center of Saint Petersburg and opposite to Ust-Izhora. Municipally it is incorporated as Sverdlovskoye Urban Settlement, one of the eight urban settlements in the district. Population: 9,260 (2010 Census); 9,197 (2002 Census); 8,905 (1989 Soviet census).