Pizhansky District, Municipal district in Kirov Oblast, Russia.
Description
Pizhansky District is a municipal area in southwestern Kirov Oblast that centers on the town of Pizhanka and spreads across surrounding farmland and forests. The territory includes one urban settlement and many rural villages distributed throughout the landscape.
History
The district was established in 1929 and has gone through several administrative changes as regional boundaries shifted around it. These transitions reflect the larger political reorganizations that took place during the Soviet period.
Culture
The district maintains a traditional rural structure with Pizhanka as its central urban settlement, surrounded by five rural administrative territories.
Practical
Visitors should know that facilities are divided between the main town and surrounding villages, with Pizhanka serving as the primary center for services and supplies. Getting around requires planning since public transport is limited and larger cities are several hours away.
Did you know?
Census records reveal a demographic pattern showing population changes from 32,933 residents in 1939 to 8,398 in 2021, reflecting rural migration trends.
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