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40-650: The basin of the lake includes parts of Belozersky, Vashkinsky, Babayevsky , and Vytegorsky Districts of Vologda Oblast, as well as minor areas in Kargopolsky District of Arkhangelsk Oblast . Most of the basin lies north of the lake, in the Andoma Hills , and includes smaller lakes, many of them being of glacial origin. These lakes include Lake Kovzhskoye , Lake Kemskoye , Lake Kushtozero , Lake Sholskoye , Lake Druzhinnoye , and, south of Lake Beloye, Lake Lozskoye . The lake has an approximately round shape with

80-617: A diameter of 46 kilometres (29 mi). Its area is 1,130 square kilometres (440 sq mi), and the area of its basin is 14,000 square kilometres (5,400 sq mi). The lake drains into the Sheksna River , which is a tributary of the Rybinsk Reservoir of the Volga River . The Sheksna flows out of the eastern corner of the lake. The main tributaries of Lake Beloye are the Kovzha ,

120-409: A month. The current area of Boksitogorsky District was not occupied, but for several months it was immediately adjacent to the front line. In 1950, Boksitogorsk was granted town status and on July 25, 1952, Boksitogorsky District with the administrative center in the town of Boksitogorsk was established. It included areas which previously belonged to Tikhvinsky and Yefimovsky Districts. In 1954,

160-400: A part of Leningrad Okrug of Leningrad Oblast , whereas Yefimovsky District was a part of Cherepovets Okrug of Leningrad Oblast . On July 23, 1930, the okrugs were abolished as well, and the districts were directly subordinated to the oblast. In 1941, during World War II , German troops tried to encircle Leningrad . In November 1941, they occupied the town of Tikhvin and held it for

200-510: 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

240-513: Is an administrative and municipal district ( raion ), one of the twenty-six in Vologda Oblast , Russia . It is located in the west of the oblast and borders with Vytegorsky District in the north, Belozersky District in the east, Kaduysky District in the southeast, Ustyuzhensky District in the south, Chagodoshchensky District in the southeast, and with Boksitogorsky , Tikhvinsky , and Podporozhsky Districts of Leningrad Oblast in

280-454: Is divided into three urban and seven rural settlements. The economy of Boksitogorsky District is based on timber industry and food industry. In the district, there are two mid-scale farms and four enterprises engaged in fish farming. The main agricultural specializations are cattle breeding and trout farming. A railroad connecting St. Petersburg and Vologda crosses the district from west to east. Yefimovsky and Podborovye are

320-488: Is protected as a natural monument. The area was populated by Balto-Finnic peoples , whose descendants, Vepsians , still live in the district. Until the 15th century, it was a part of the Novgorod Republic . In the 13th century, Antony Dymsky , a monk looking for a secluded area, founded a monastery, which is currently known as Antoniyevo-Dymsky Monastery . The territory was included into Obozerskaya Pyatina , one of

360-580: The pyatinas which Novgorod lands were divided into. After the fall of the republic, the region was, together will all of the Novgorod lands, annexed by the Grand Duchy of Moscow . In the course of the administrative reform carried out in 1708 by Peter the Great , the territory was included into Ingermanland Governorate (known since 1710 as Saint Petersburg Governorate ). In 1727, separate Novgorod Governorate

400-423: The selo of Borisovo-Sudskoye and Oshtinsky District with the administrative center in the selo of Oshta were also established. Borisovo-Sudsky District was a part of Cherepoivets Okrug of Leningrad Oblast, whereas Oshtinsky District was a part of Lodeynoye Pole Okrug of Leningrad Oblast. In 1937, both were transferred from Leningrad Oblast to Vologda Oblast. On December 12, 1955, Oshtinsky District

440-792: The Chagodoshcha , a tributary of the Mologa . Both the Kolp and the Chagodoshcha originate in the district and are a part of the Volga River 's basin. A considerable part of the district is covered with swamps . There are many lakes, especially in the east of the district. The Ragusha River , a tributary of the Volozhba in the south of the district, in the basin of the Syas River, disappears underground for about 4 kilometers (2.5 mi) and then reappears. This area

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480-680: The Gorun River , the Chagodoshcha River , and the Mologa River . Currently, it is not used for any commercial navigation. The district contains nine cultural heritage monuments of federal significance as well as sixty-eight objects classified as cultural and historical heritage of local significance. Five of the federal monuments are related to the events connected with the times of the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. The other four are

520-796: The Kema , and the Megra . The lake and the Belozersky Canal around it are a part of the Volga–Baltic Waterway . The Belozersky Canal was constructed to connect the Sheksna and the Kovzha Rivers in order to bypass Lake Beloye, where sometimes strong wind occur. The canal follows the southern and the western coasts of the lake. According to the Primary Chronicle , Sineus , a brother of Rurik , became

560-663: The Oyat River , a tributary of Lake Ladoga ; and the Oyat itself has its source in the district. Thus, the divide between the basins of the Baltic Sea and the Caspian Sea crosses the district. There are many lakes of glacial origin in the district, especially in the northwest. The biggest of them are Lake Linzhozero and Lake Pyazhozero , both located in the basin of the Suda, and Lake Sholskoye ,

600-805: The Syas River , a tributary of Lake Ladoga . The biggest tributaries of the Syas within the district are the Tikhvinka and the Volozhba . The northeastern part of the district belongs to the basin of the Pasha River , a tributary of the Svir , another major tributary of Lake Ladoga. The center and the southwest of the district lie in the basins of the Kolp River , a tributary of the Suda , and

640-739: The Tikhvinskaya water system , one of the waterways constructed in the early 19th century to connect the basins of the Volga and Neva Rivers , lies in Boksitogorsky District. The waterway runs from the Syas upstream the Tikhvinka River. Lake Yelgino is connected by the Tikhvin Canal , 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) with the upper course of the Volchina River . The waterway then follows downstream

680-447: The basins of the Baltic and Caspian Seas . The altitudes range from 150 to 250 meters (490 to 820 ft) above sea level . The western portion of the district is mostly flat with the altitudes between 50 and 100 meters (160 and 330 ft) above sea level. The district has deposits of bauxite , limestone , dolomite , and peat . The western part of the district lies in the basin of

720-471: The 14th century it entered the Grand Duchy of Moscow . The Mariinsk Canal system was constructed in the early 19th century, and after the reconstruction in the 20th century it became the Volga–Baltic Waterway. Lake Beloye is located at the intersection of the most important waterways of Russia. The ancient Vytegorsko-Belozersky waterway passed through the lake. At the beginning of the 19th century,

760-599: The Suda River at Borisovo-Sudskoye. Borisovo-Sudskoye become important trading and fair location in the 19th century. Khvalevskoye Manor is located here, a country seat of Russian noble family Kachalov. After Bolshevik revolution, in June 1918 five uyezds of Novgorod Governorate, including Belozersky and Ustyuzhensky Uyezds, were split off to form Cherepovets Governorate , with the administrative center in Cherepovets . In 1925, Babayevo

800-457: The administrative center in the settlement of Yefimovsky was established as a part of Cherepovets Okrug of Leningrad Oblast. On February 1, 1963, the district was abolished, and, after a short period, merged into Boksitogorsky District. On August 1, 1927, Pikalyovsky District with the administrative center in the selo of Pikalyovo was also established as a part of Leningrad Okrug of Leningrad Oblast. In 1932, Pikalyovsky District

840-487: The area were mentioned in any documents until the end of the 14th century. The first historic reference to "Suda land" is in Dmitry Donskoy 's testament. In the course of the administrative reform carried out in 1708 by Peter the Great , the area was included into Ingermanland Governorate (known since 1710 as Saint Petersburg Governorate ). In 1727, a separate Novgorod Governorate was split off. The current area of

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880-406: The district from east to west. The main railway station within the district is Babayevo. Babayevo has an all-season road connection south to Ustyuzhna and north to Borisovo-Sudskoye . There are no all-season through roads to Vytegorsky District, Belozersky District, or to Leningrad Oblast. The district contains one archaeological monument of federal significance which is a group of tumuli near

920-417: The district speak the central group of Veps dialects . The economy of the district is based on timber industry. There is also food industry, including butter manufacturing. Fourteen large- and mid-scale farms and a number of small farms operate in the district, producing mainly meat, milk, and linum . The railroad connecting Vologda to Saint Petersburg via Cherepovets crosses the southern part of

960-528: The district was split between Belozersky Uyezd (north of the Kolp) and Ustyuzhensky Uyezd (south of the Kolp). In 1776, the area was transferred to Novgorod Viceroyalty . In 1796, the viceroyalty was abolished, and both uyezds were transferred to Novgorod Governorate. Babayevo, then a village, developed as a settlement around an iron production plant in the 19th century. Important historic route - St.Petersburg-Tikhvin-Belozersk tract - runs via this district and crosses

1000-857: The lake became an integral part of the Mariinsky water system. In the XX century, the Volga-Baltic Waterway passed through the White Lake, which inherited the route of the Mariinsky water system. Wastewater from agricultural and municipal enterprises and the woodworking industry flows into the lake. The main local sources of pollution are located in Belozersk and Lipin Bor . The lake is also used for water supply of settlements lying on its shores. Babayevsky District Babayevsky District ( Russian : Баба́евский район )

1040-504: The prince of Beloozero in 862. If this would be correct, Belozersk would be one of the oldest towns in Russia. However, most likely Sineus never existed, and the earliest archaeological data in or around Belozersk belong to the 10th century. In the 10th-13th centuries the area was controlled by the Novgorod Republic , then in the 13th century it was part of the Principality of Beloozero , and in

1080-570: The principal stations within the district. A secondary line connects Podborovye with Chagoda and Kabozha , thus making a connection to the line between St. Petersburg and Sonkovo . A114 highway , connecting Vologda to Cherepovets and St. Petersburg, crosses the district as well. A road branches off in Dymi and runs through Boksitogorsk to the settlement of Nebolchi in Novgorod Oblast. There are also local roads. A considerable part of

1120-509: The source of the Shola. Rivers, lakes and swamps occupy a considerable part of the district's territory. Historically the area was sparsely populated by Finnic peoples , of whom the Vepsians , a few still living in the district, are the descendants. Although this area formally became a part of the Novgorod Republic and subsequently of the Principality of Beloozero , none of the villages located in

1160-531: 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 (excluding the administrative center): 15,695 ( 2010 Census ) ; 17,698 ( 2002 Census ); 49,452 ( 1989 Soviet census ) . The district is located on the Tikhvin Ridge , a hilly area connecting with the Vepsian Upland , which separates

1200-462: The urban-type settlement of Pikalyovo was granted town status. On February 1, 1963, in the course of Nikita Khrushchev 's administrative reform, the district was abolished, and the town of Boksitogorsk was elevated in status to that of a town of oblast significance. On January 12, 1965, the district was re-established. In 1991, Pikalyovo was granted the status of a town of oblast significance. On August 1, 1927, Yefimovsky District with

1240-505: The village of Stepanovo . The Babayevsky District Museum is located in Babayevo. The museum opened in 1978 mostly due to the efforts of Mariya Gorbunova, a local teacher and later the head of the local education department. The museum is named after her. The historic site of Khvalevskoe Manor is located in the village of Borisovo-Sudskoye . Boksitogorsky District Boksitogorsky District ( Russian : Бокситого́рский райо́н )

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1280-416: The west. The area of the district is 9,200 square kilometers (3,600 sq mi) (the size of Cyprus). Its administrative center is the town of Babayevo . Population: 21,944 ( 2010 Census ) ; 24,930 ( 2002 Census ); 29,535 ( 1989 Soviet census ) . The population of Babayevo accounts for 55.0% of the district's total population. The district is elongated from north to south. Almost

1320-497: The whole area of the district belongs to the basin of the Volga River and drains to the east. The main rivers within the district are the Shola (a tributary of Lake Beloye ), the Suda and its major right tributary, the Kolp , a tributary of the Rybinsk Reservoir , and the Chagodoshcha , a left tributary of the Mologa . Minor areas in the northwest of the district belong to the basin of

1360-506: The wooden Church of Archangel Michael in the village of Nosovo , the wooden Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos in the village of Listvenka , the grave of a military engineer Viktor Krenke in the village of Kolbeki , and a monument commemorating the visits of Peter the Great between 1712 and 1716 in the urban-type settlement of Yefimovsky . The only museum in the district is located in

1400-426: Was Kapshinsky District , with the administrative center in the settlement of Shugozero . On February 1, 1963, the district was abolished and, after a short period, split between Boksitogorsky and Tikhvinsky Districts. As an administrative division , the district is divided into ten settlement municipal formations. As a municipal division , the district is incorporated as Boksitogorsky Municipal District and

1440-404: Was abolished and split between Yefimovsky, Tikhvinsky, Dregelsky , Kapshinsky , and Khvoyninsky Districts . Dregelsky District is currently a part of Lyubytinsky District of Novgorod Oblast. The rest of the territory of former Pikalyovsky District is currently a part of Boksitogorsky District. Another district established on August 1, 1927 as a part of Leningrad Okrug of Leningrad Oblast

1480-431: Was abolished. The area of Oshtinsky District was split between Vytegorsky and Borisovo-Sudsky Districts. In 1959, Borisovo-Sudsky District was abolished as well and merged into Babayevsky District. Babayevsky District is one of the areas traditionally populated by Vepsians , although now representing less than 1,000 people or less than 5% of total district's population according to the latest census. The Vepsians living in

1520-422: Was granted town status. On August 1, 1927, Cherepovets Governorate was abolished, and its area became Cherepovets Okrug of Leningrad Oblast . Simultaneously, the uyezds were abolished and Babayevsky District was established. On September 23, 1937, Babayevsky District was transferred to newly established Vologda Oblast. On August 1, 1927, Borisovo-Sudsky District with the administrative center in

1560-417: Was opened. A railroad was built in the end of the 19th century. In 1916, bauxite deposits were discovered. In 1918, the area was transferred to newly established Cherepovets Governorate . On August 1, 1927, the uyezds were abolished and the territory was split between Tikhvinsky , Yefimovsky , and Pikalyovsky Districts . The governorates were also abolished. Tikhvinsky and Pikalyovsky Districts were

1600-498: Was split off. In 1776, the area was transferred to Novgorod Viceroyalty . In 1796, the viceroyalty was abolished, and the territory, which was split between Tikhvinsky and Ustyuzhensky Uyezds , was transferred to Novgorod Governorate. Until the end of the 19th century, the area was sparsely populated. In 1802, the Tikhvinskaya water system , which connected the basins of the Neva and the Volga,

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