Vologda Oblast

Vologda Oblast extends across 144,500 square kilometers of northwestern Russia, featuring numerous lakes, rivers, and extensive coniferous forests throughout the territory.

The region received official status as an oblast on September 23, 1937, incorporating districts from neighboring territories during the Soviet administrative reforms.

The region contains 3,500 cultural heritage sites, including the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery and the Ferapontov Monastery with frescoes recognized by UNESCO.

The capital city of Vologda serves as the administrative center, while Cherepovets functions as the industrial hub with the major Severstal metallurgical plant.

The territory maintains 760 kilometers of railways and extensive waterways, including the Volga-Baltic and Northern Dvina systems for transportation and commerce.

Location: Russia

Inception: September 23, 1937

Capital city: Vologda

Part of: Northwestern Federal District

Shares border with: Arkhangelsk Oblast, Kirov Oblast, Kostroma Oblast, Yaroslavl Oblast, Tver Oblast, Novgorod Oblast, Leningrad Oblast, Karelia

Website: http://vologda-oblast.ru

GPS coordinates: 60.08333,40.45000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12