Ivanovo Oblast

Ivanovo Oblast is an administrative region in western Russia, located northeast of Moscow and covering large forested areas with spruce, pine, and fir trees. The landscape consists mainly of gently rolling morainic plains crossed by numerous rivers and smaller waterways.

The administrative region was created in 1936 when the Ivanovo Industrial Oblast was divided and one part became the separate Yaroslavl Oblast. Its development as a distinct unit built on the textile industry that had grown in the area since the 19th century.

Textile traditions continue to shape daily life through vocational schools and workshops where regional manufacturing techniques are passed down. The name Ivanovo itself echoes the male given name Ivan, widely used across Russian-speaking areas and found in place names for centuries.

The Volga River marks the northern edge and helps with orientation when traveling through the different districts. Summer months offer easier access for exploration, while winters bring snow and colder temperatures that can make movement through rural areas more challenging.

Peat deposits in the region have supplied fuel for local operations for decades and form part of the energy supply in the area. Some extraction sites lie near forested zones and shape the landscape in places with open expanses.

Location: Russia

Inception: March 11, 1936

Capital city: Ivanovo

Reference: RU-IVA

Part of: Central Federal District

Shares border with: Yaroslavl Oblast, Kostroma Oblast, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Vladimir Oblast

Website: http://ivanovoobl.ru

GPS coordinates: 57.01667,41.51667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 23:02