Kursk Oblast

Kursk Oblast is an administrative region in central Russia that stretches across gentle hills and wide agricultural plains, encompassing several major towns. The territory is crossed by numerous rivers flowing through open fields and forested areas, creating a varied rural landscape.

The region gained its current administrative status in 1934 as a distinct territory within the Russian Federation. During World War II, it became the site of one of the largest tank battles in 1943, which decisively influenced the course of the war.

The region preserves its rural communities through traditional settlement patterns, with farmsteads and small villages covering the flat plains. Local residents maintain agricultural customs that have been passed down through generations to younger families.

The region is accessible via major transport routes between Moscow and the southern border, with the city of Kursk serving as the central hub. Visitors will find several smaller towns scattered across the territory offering local services and accommodations.

Beneath the surface lie some of the richest iron ore deposits on Earth, known as a magnetic anomaly that affects compasses nearby. This geological formation draws miners and researchers who study the unusual magnetic properties of the rock.

Location: Russia

Inception: June 13, 1934

Capital city: Kursk

Part of: Central Federal District

Shares border with: Bryansk Oblast, Oryol Oblast, Lipetsk Oblast, Voronezh Oblast, Belgorod Oblast, Sumy Oblast

Website: http://rkursk.ru

GPS coordinates: 51.75000,36.01667

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:04