District of Kichmengsky Gorodok
General Information
Total area: 7.100 sq km
Total population: 22.188
Administrative centre: Kichmengsky Gorodok (founded in 1486)
Administrative division: 17 administrative areas
Geography note: forests occupy much of the district's territory and contain an abundance of wilderness, wildlife and spectacular beauty
Distance from Vologda: 477 km
Railway station: 100 km, Veliky Ustyug
Main branches of industry: timber, food (dairy and milk) and agriculture
Places of interest: site of ancient settlement (15th century), remains of an earthen mound, Church of the Transfiguration of our Lord, a museum of local lore
News
The District of Kichmengsky Gorodok is situated in the east of the Vologda Region. Its border regions are the Kosrtoma and Kirov Regions, the districts of Veliky Ustyug, Nyuksenitsa, Nikolsk and Babushkino within the Vologda Region.
The visit was arranged as part of a series of visits throughout the Vologda Region examining economic and social development of regions.
The visit was arranged as part of a series of visits throughout the Vologda Oblast examining economic and social development of regions.
The visit was arranged as part of a series of visits throughout the Vologda Oblast examining economic and social development of regions.
On the eve of 550th anniversary of Kichmengsky Gorodok Oleg Kuvshinnikov arrived in Kichmengsky Gorodok District to inspect economic and social development of the district.