Oryol Oblast

Oryol Oblast is an administrative region in Central Russia covering parts of the Central Russian Upland with rolling hills and broad river valleys along the upper Oka basin. The landscape alternates between open fields and wooded sections that gently interrupt the relief.

The oblast was officially established on September 27, 1937 during the Soviet era as part of the Russian Soviet Republic. This new administrative structure emerged within broader territorial reforms across the Soviet Union at the time.

The territory maintains several educational institutions, including universities that contribute to the development of local academic and research activities.

The region's network includes rail connections and roads linking several districts with the administrative center of Oryol. Major routes pass through agricultural areas and smaller settlements along the way.

The climate allows cultivation of buckwheat, hemp and sugar beets adapted to the area's soil conditions. These crops shape the rural appearance of the fields during the growing season.

Location: Russia

Inception: September 27, 1937

Capital city: Oryol

Part of: Central Federal District

Shares border with: Bryansk Oblast, Kaluga Oblast, Tula Oblast, Lipetsk Oblast, Kursk Oblast

Website: http://orel-region.ru

GPS coordinates: 52.85000,36.43333

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:00