Kholmogorsky District, Administrative district in Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia.
Kholmogorsky District is an administrative division in Arkhangelsk Oblast that covers a large area in the region's center with forests, rivers, and scattered settlements. The Northern Dvina River divides the territory into separate zones connected by roads and water routes.
The district developed from a Novgorod Republic settlement in the 14th century into a major trading hub for the region. Its growth was tied to river-based commerce, though this importance shifted after Arkhangelsk's founding in 1584 redirected trade flows.
The area preserves numerous religious buildings such as the Antonievo-Siysky Monastery and Transfiguration Cathedral that reflect pre-revolutionary Russian traditions. These structures shape the character of local towns and remain active places of worship and community gathering.
The district is accessible by railway connecting Arkhangelsk and Karpogory, as well as by river transportation along the Northern Dvina. Visitors should expect rural conditions with small settlements spread far apart and limited commercial facilities.
The region became known for the Kholmogory cattle breed, a type of livestock developed specifically to survive harsh northern winters. This breeding tradition established a distinctive agricultural heritage that remains associated with the district's name.
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