Tikhvinsky District

Tikhvinsky District is a municipal area in southeastern Leningrad Oblast that spreads across a large territory marked by numerous lakes and sections of the Tikhvin Ridge. The terrain sits between the Baltic and Caspian Sea watersheds.

The area came into being in 1927 through a Soviet administrative reform that reorganized former Tikhvin Uyezd boundaries. This reshaping marked a shift from earlier administrative systems.

The territory carries marks of rural traditions visible in scattered villages today, shaped by livestock raising, forestry, and farming that have defined life here for generations. These activities remain woven into how people use and understand the land.

The A114 highway and rail lines between Saint Petersburg and Vologda cross the territory and enable movement within the administrative area. Public transport and road networks provide the foundation for reaching different places.

The territory contains six federally protected monuments scattered across the landscape with historical importance. At the same time, it hosts industrial facilities for ferroalloy production, railway carriage manufacturing, and wood processing.

Location: Leningrad Oblast

Inception: August 1, 1927

Capital city: Tikhvin

Website: http://tikhvin.org

GPS coordinates: 59.63330,33.50000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40