Volosovsky District

Volosovsky District is a municipal area in southwestern Leningrad Oblast covering around 2,700 square kilometers with several villages and transportation hubs. The territory sits between neighboring districts and is crossed by railway connections that link the region to major cities.

The district was established on August 1, 1927, then temporarily dissolved in 1963 during administrative reshuffling, only to be restored in 1965. These changes were part of larger reorganizations that reshaped Leningrad Oblast's structure throughout the Soviet era.

The district's architecture reflects its past as a travel route, with heritage sites like the postal station in Chirkovitsy and estates scattered across villages showing how people moved and lived here. These buildings shape how communities view their local history today.

The district is crossed by a railway line connecting Saint Petersburg and Tallinn, with Volosovo and Kikerino as the main stations. By train or car, visitors can easily move between villages and neighboring areas.

The district preserves the estate of Nicholas Roerich in Izvara village, which now serves as the only state museum within the area. This residence allows visitors to experience the personal history of a noted Russian artist and thinker.

Location: Leningrad Oblast

Inception: August 1, 1927

Capital city: Volosovo

Shares border with: Gatchinsky District, Lomonosovsky District

Website: http://волосовскийрайон.рф

GPS coordinates: 59.45000,29.48333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:26