Pinezhsky District

Pinezhsky is an administrative district in northeastern Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia, characterized by extensive taiga forests, glacial lakes, and the Pinega River watershed. The territory encompasses scattered settlements connected by regional roads.

The territory was originally inhabited by speakers of Uralic languages and later became part of the Novgorod Republic. Following Novgorod's decline, it was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Moscow.

The district preserves rural traditions through local crafts and seasonal celebrations that remain part of everyday life in its scattered settlements. These practices shape how people connect with their land and each other.

The administrative center of Karpogory serves as the main hub, with roads connecting the scattered communities throughout the territory. Travel conditions are most favorable during warmer months when regional roads are passable.

The Pinezhsky Nature Reserve features distinctive karst formations with a network of underground caves and mineral deposits hidden throughout its landscape. These geological features create surprising natural formations that reward careful exploration.

GPS coordinates: 64.15583,44.47183

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48