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19-679: The district is elongated from west to east. The northeastern part is occupied by swamps and is hardly populated. A part of it belongs to the Polistovsky Nature Reserve , one of the first wetland preserves in Russia, founded in 1994. It was created to protect the raised bog landscapes of the Polist-Lovat Swamp System . The whole area of the district lies in the basin of the Lovat River and thus in

38-472: Is a strict nature reserve (a zapovednik ) in the northwest of Russia , located in Bezhanitsky and Loknyansky Districts of Pskov Oblast , in the Polist-Lovat Swamp System . The reserve is about 120 km southeast of the city of Pskov . It was formally established on May 25, 1994. Previously, it functioned as a zakaznik . The nature reserve is created to protect the raised bog ecosystems of

57-695: Is a glacial landscape, which is essentially a flat swampy area with a large amount of lakes. Some areas are forested. The reserve is in the Sarmatic mixed forests ecoregion, a band of mixed oak/spruce/pine forests stretching from southern Sweden to the Ural Mountains. The climate is Humid continental climate, cool summer ( Köppen climate classification (Dfb) ). This climate is characterized by large swings in temperature, both diurnally and seasonally, with mild summers and cold, snowy winters The area mostly consists of raised bogs . Forest grows on

76-520: Is located in the east of the district. The area was populated since medieval times and was located on the waterways which connected Novgorod and Pskov with Velikiye Luki . In the 15th century, the pogost of Vlitsy was founded. Also in the 15th century, the region was annexed by the Grand Duchy of Moscow . In the course of the administrative reform carried out in 1708 by Peter the Great , it

95-665: Is the bakery in Loknya. The main agricultural specializations in the district are cattle breeding with meat and milk production, as well as production of fodder . The railway connecting St. Petersburg and Vitebsk crosses the district from north to south. Loknya is connected by roads with Bezhanitsy (with access to Porkhov and Novorzhev ), with Kholm , and with Velikiye Luki . There are also local roads. The district contains seven objects classified as cultural and historical heritage of federal significance and forty-one monuments of local significance. The federal monuments are

114-619: The Northwestern Russia. The area of the reserve is elongated from southeast to northwest and is adjacent to the border between Pskov and Novgorod Oblasts . At the other side of the border, in Novgorod Oblast, the nature reserve continues as Rdeysky Nature Reserve . The nature reserve is divided between the drainage basins of the Lovat River and the Polist River . The territory of Polistovsky Nature Reserve

133-545: The Trinity Church in the village of Miritinitsy , the Intercession Church in the village of Medvedovo , as well as four archaeological sites and the location where Alexander Matrosov was killed in battle in 1943 when he blocked a German machine gun fire with his body. Polistovsky Nature Reserve Polistovsky Nature Reserve , Polistovsky Zapovednik ( Russian : Полистовский заповедник )

152-589: The basin of the Neva . The Lovat crosses the eastern part of the district; its largest tributaries within the district are the Loknya River (left) and the Kunya River (right), the short stretch of the latter forming the border with Tver Oblast. There is a lake region in the west of Loknyansky District, with the largest lakes being Loknovo , Uzho , and Ale . Another lake of considerable size, Lake Dulovo ,

171-463: The district was abolished and split between Kholmsky and Loknyansky Districts. Another district created on August 1, 1927 was Rykovsky District with the administrative center in the selo of Skokovo . It included parts of former Velikoluksky and Opochetsky Uyezds . The district was a part of Velikiye Luki Okrug of Leningrad Oblast. On June 17, 1929, the district was transferred to Western Oblast. On September 20, 1930, Rykovsky District

190-464: The district was directly subordinated to Kalinin Oblast. Between 1941 and 1944, Ashevsky District was occupied by German troops. On August 23, 1944, it was included into newly established Pskov Oblast. On February 1, 1963, the district was abolished and merged into Bezhanitsky District. On March 10, 1945, Podberezinsky District with the administrative center in the selo of Podberezye

209-406: The islands on the bog. The main types forest are coniferous forests based on spruce and broadleaf forest, based on oak and linden . Birch and aspen appeared as derivative forest from oak and linden. Around 370 species of plants grow in the reserve. European mink is a critically endangered mammal species which is resident in the reserve. Skokovo Skokovo ( Russian : Скоково )

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228-445: The oblast. Between 1941 and 1944, Loknyansky District was occupied by German troops. On August 22, 1944, the district was transferred to newly established Velikiye Luki Oblast . On October 2, 1957, Velikiye Luki Oblast was abolished and Loknyansky District was transferred to Pskov Oblast. The district was abolished on February 1, 1963 but re-established on January 12, 1965. On August 1, 1927, Troitsky District

247-469: The oblast. On January 29, 1935, the district was transferred to Kalinin Oblast , and on February 5 of the same year, Loknyansky District became a part of Velikiye Luki Okrug of Kalinin Oblast, one of the okrugs abutting the state boundaries of the Soviet Union . On May 11, 1937, the district was transferred to Opochka Okrug . On May 4, 1938, the district was subordinated directly to

266-429: Was abolished and split between Loknyansky, Velikoluksky, and Novosokolnichesky Districts. On June 1, 1936, Ashevsky District with the administrative center in the selo of Chikhachyovo was established. It included parts of Bezhanitsky and Loknyansky Districts. The district was a part of Velikiye Luki Okrug of Kalinin Oblast. On May 11, 1937, the district was transferred to Opochka Okrug. On May 4, 1938,

285-462: Was abolished and split between Nasvinsky, Loknyansky, Novosokolnichesky, and Pustoshkinsky Districts. On August 1, 1927 Nasvinsky District was also established, with the administrative center in the settlement of Nasva . It included parts of former Velikoluksky Uyezd. The district was a part of Velikiye Luki Okrug of Leningrad Oblast. On June 17, 1929, the district was transferred to Western Oblast. On January 1, 1932, Nasvinsky District

304-402: Was established as well. It included parts of former Velikoluksky and Kholmsky Uyezds, and its administrative center was located in the selo of Troitsa-Khlavitsa . The district was a part of Velikiye Luki Okrug of Leningrad Oblast and was transferred to Western Oblast on June 17, 1929 with the rest of the okrug. In August 1930, the district was renamed Lovatsky. On September 20, 1930,

323-437: Was established, with the administrative center in the work settlement of Loknya. It included parts of former Velikoluksky and Kholmsky Uyezds. The governorates were abolished as well and the district became a part of Velikiye Luki Okrug of Leningrad Oblast . On June 17, 1929, the district was transferred to Western Oblast . On July 23, 1930, the okrugs were also abolished and the districts were directly subordinated to

342-429: Was established. It included parts of Loknyansky, Kholmsky, and Ploskoshsky Districts . The district was a part of Velikiye Luki Oblast. On October 2, 1957, the district was transferred to Pskov Oblast. On January 14, 1958, the district was abolished and split between Kholmsky, Loknyansky, Velikoluksky, and Ploskoshsky Districts. The district contains enterprises of timber and food industries. The biggest of them

361-421: Was included into Ingermanland Governorate (known since 1710 as Saint Petersburg Governorate ). In 1727, separate Novgorod Governorate was split off, and in 1772, Pskov Governorate (which between 1777 and 1796 existed as Pskov Viceroyalty ) was established. The area was a part of Velikoluksky and Kholmsky Uyezds of Pskov Governorate. On August 1, 1927, the uyezds were abolished and Loknyansky District

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