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Lgov, Kursk Oblast

Coordinates: 51°40′N 35°16′E / 51.667°N 35.267°E / 51.667; 35.267
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Lgov
Льгов
Town[1]
Lgov-Kiyevsky railway station in Lgov
Lgov-Kiyevsky railway station in Lgov
Coat of arms of Lgov
Coat of arms
Location of Lgov
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Lgov is located in Kursk Oblast
Lgov
Lgov
Location of Lgov
Lgov is located in Russia
Lgov
Lgov
Lgov (Russia)
Coordinates: 51°40′N 35°16′E / 51.667°N 35.267°E / 51.667; 35.267
CountryRussia
Federal subjectKursk Oblast[1]
First mentioned1152
Town status since1779
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
 (2010 Census)[2]
 • Total21,453
 • Subordinated totown of oblast significance of Lgov[1]
 • Capital ofLgovsky District,[1] town of oblast significance of Lgov[1]
 • Urban okrugLgov Urban Okrug[3]
 • Capital ofLgov Urban Okrug,[3] Lgovsky Municipal District[3]
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK Edit this on Wikidata[4])
Postal code(s)[5]
307750Edit this on Wikidata
OKTMO ID38710000001
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Lgov (Russian: Льгов, IPA: [ˈlʲɡof]) is a town in Kursk Oblast, Russia, located on both sides of the Seym river (a tributary of the Desna) 80 kilometers (50 mi) west of Kursk and an equal distance from Hlukhiv, Ukraine. Population as of 2021 was 17,557.

History

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It was first mentioned in a chronicle in 1152 under the name of Olgov (a possessive adjective from an old Russian name Olg, or Oleg).[citation needed] Lgov was razed to the ground by the Mongols.

In 1669, Lgov Monastery was founded on the spot of the former town, which would be closed down in 1764. The monastic sloboda was transformed into the town of Lgov in 1779.[citation needed]

In 1852 towards the start of his career, Turgenev wrote a chapter in A Sportsman's Sketches entitled Lgov, in which a group of men go hunting in the lake with a pretentious hunter named Vladimir, sink the boat, and then wade to shore filthy after great difficulty.

Lgov in 1942

During World War II, Lgov was occupied by German troops from 27 October 1941 to 3 March 1943.

On September 18, 2022, the town was heavily damaged by a significant F2/T5 tornado. Over 200 structures were damaged or destroyed as a result of this strong wedge tornado. Many residential structures had roofs torn off, and some sustained collapse of their exterior walls, but most of these structures were poorly-built homes. Numerous trees were downed, and high-voltage power lines were also damaged or destroyed.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

In August 2024, at the same time as the Russian authorities declared a "Federal-level" emergency, Lgov was mentioned in an unverified report during the Ukrainian incursion into Kursk.[12]

Administrative and municipal status

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Lgov Cathedral

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Lgov serves as the administrative center of Lgovsky District, even though it is not a part of it.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of oblast significance of Lgov—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Lgov is incorporated as Lgov Urban Okrug.[3]

Economy

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Lgov Prison, a prison of the Federal Penitentiary Service, is located in Lgov.[13]

In addition to being a fluvial city, Lgov is also a railway hub with five tracks in its station.

Demographics

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Population: 17,557 (2021 Census);[14] 21,453 (2010 Census);[2] 23,783 (2002 Census);[15] 25,643 (1989 Soviet census);[16] 26,000 (1972).

Notable people

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Stremoukhov Mausoleum in Lgov

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Resolution #489
  2. ^ a b Russian Federal State Statistics Service (2011). Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года. Том 1 [2010 All-Russian Population Census, vol. 1]. Всероссийская перепись населения 2010 года [2010 All-Russia Population Census] (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service.
  3. ^ a b c d Law #48-ZKO
  4. ^ "Об исчислении времени". Официальный интернет-портал правовой информации (in Russian). June 3, 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  5. ^ Почта России. Информационно-вычислительный центр ОАСУ РПО. (Russian Post). Поиск объектов почтовой связи (Postal Objects Search) (in Russian)
  6. ^ "⚡СВЕЖИЕ НОВОСТИ ОТ НАШЕЙ КОМАНДЫ ОХОТНИКОВ.. | Метеодневник | Погодный Лентач | VK". Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  7. ^ "Последствия торнадо в Льгове, Курская область,.. | Метеодневник | Погодный Лентач | VK". Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  8. ^ "Another footage of tornado in L'gov, Kursk oblast, Russia that happened today's evening. 🌪️ Small outbreak of currently 4 tornadoes has happened. Gonna write an post about it later. #russia #tornado #weather". Twitter. EdsenTheWeather. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  9. ^ "Damage of yesterday's tornado in L'gov. Entire house is completely destroyed, windows is also completely destroyed. #tornado #russia #lgov". Twitter. EdsenTheWeather. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  10. ^ "Yet another footage of incredible tornado that happened yesterday in L'gov, Kursk oblast, Russia. Intensity of tornado is currently unknown, but storm chasers from here saying that's it was an EF3. @Djpuco #tornado #russia #lgov". Twitter. EdsenTheWeather. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  11. ^ "Во Льговском районе от удара торнадо пострадали более 200 домов | Газета Курьер". Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  12. ^ "Russia Declares 'Federal-Level' Emergency in Kursk Amid Ukrainian Incursion". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
  13. ^ "Федеральное казенное учреждение "Исправительная колония No. 3" Archived April 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine." Federal Penitentiary Service Kursk Oblast. Retrieved on October 5, 2011.
  14. ^ Russian Federal State Statistics Service. Всероссийская перепись населения 2020 года. Том 1 [2020 All-Russian Population Census, vol. 1] (XLS) (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service.
  15. ^ Federal State Statistics Service (May 21, 2004). Численность населения России, субъектов Российской Федерации в составе федеральных округов, районов, городских поселений, сельских населённых пунктов – районных центров и сельских населённых пунктов с населением 3 тысячи и более человек [Population of Russia, Its Federal Districts, Federal Subjects, Districts, Urban Localities, Rural Localities—Administrative Centers, and Rural Localities with Population of Over 3,000] (XLS). Всероссийская перепись населения 2002 года [All-Russia Population Census of 2002] (in Russian).
  16. ^ Всесоюзная перепись населения 1989 г. Численность наличного населения союзных и автономных республик, автономных областей и округов, краёв, областей, районов, городских поселений и сёл-райцентров [All Union Population Census of 1989: Present Population of Union and Autonomous Republics, Autonomous Oblasts and Okrugs, Krais, Oblasts, Districts, Urban Settlements, and Villages Serving as District Administrative Centers]. Всесоюзная перепись населения 1989 года [All-Union Population Census of 1989] (in Russian). Институт демографии Национального исследовательского университета: Высшая школа экономики [Institute of Demography at the National Research University: Higher School of Economics]. 1989 – via Demoscope Weekly.

Sources

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  • Губернатор Курской области. Постановление №489 от 6 ноября 2008 г. «Об утверждении реестра административно-территориальных единиц населённых пунктов Курской области», в ред. Постановления №26-пг от 29 января 2013 г. «О внесении изменений и дополнений в Постановление Губернатора Курской области от 06.11.2008 №489 "Об утверждении реестра административно-территориальных единиц населённых пунктов Курской области"». Вступил в силу 6 ноября 2008 г. (Governor of Kursk Oblast. Resolution #489 of November 6, 2008 On the Adoption of the Registry of the Administrative-Territorial Units and Inhabited Localities of Kursk Oblast, as amended by the Resolution #26-pg of January 29, 2013 On Amending and Supplementing Resolution #489 of the Governor of Kursk Oblast of November 6, 2008 "On the Adoption of the Registry of the Administrative-Territorial Units and Inhabited Localities of Kursk Oblast". Effective as of November 6, 2008.).
  • Курская областная Дума. Закон №48-ЗКО от 21 октября 2004 г. «О муниципальных образованиях Курской области», в ред. Закона №65-ЗКО от 23 августа 2011 г. «О внесении изменений и дополнений в Закон Курской области "О границах муниципальных образований Курской области", Закон Курской области "О муниципальных образованиях Курской области"». Вступил в силу со дня официального опубликования. Опубликован: "Курская правда", №214, 30 октября 2004 г. (Kursk Oblast Duma. Law #48-ZKO of October 21, 2004 On the Municipal Formations of Kursk Oblast, as amended by the Law #65-ZKO of August 23, 2011 On Amending and Supplementing the Law of Kursk Oblast "On the Borders of the Municipal Formations of Kursk Oblast", Law of Kursk Oblast "On the Municipal Formations of Kursk Oblast". Effective as of the day of the official publication.).
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