Urban okrug Lgov Urban Okrug Local time Thursday 10:38 PM | Area 37.4 km² | |
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Administratively subordinated to town of oblast significance of Lgov Administrative center of Lgov Urban Okrug, Lgovsky Municipal District Weather 2°C, Wind N at 8 km/h, 86% Humidity | ||
Lgov (Russian: Льгов; [ˈlʲɡof]) is a town in Kursk Oblast, Russia, located on both banks of the Seym River (Desna's tributary) 80 kilometers (50 mi) west of Kursk. Population: 21,453 (2010 Census); 23,783 (2002 Census); 25,643 (1989 Census); 26,000 (1972).
Contents
- Map of Lgov Kurskaya Oblast Russia
- History
- Administrative and municipal status
- Lgov Prison
- Notable people
- References
Map of Lgov, Kurskaya Oblast, Russia
History
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). 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. During World War II, Lgov was occupied by German troops from 27 October 1941 to 3 March 1943.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Lgov serves as the administrative center of Lgovsky District, even though it is not a part of it. 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. As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Lgov is incorporated as Lgov Urban Okrug.
Lgov Prison
Lgov Prison, a prison of the Federal Penitentiary Service, is located in Lgov.