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On October 2, 1957, Velikiye Luki Oblast was abolished and split between Pskov and Kalinin Oblasts. After Kholmsky and Ploskoshsky Districts were transferred to Novgorod and Kalinin Oblasts, respectively, in July 1958, the borders of Pskov Oblast did not change.
Peter the Great's conquest of Estonia and Livonia during the Great Northern War in the early 18th century spelled the end of Pskov's traditional role as a vital border fortress and a key to Russia's interior.
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The territory of the Pskov region was originally inhabited by Balt and Finno-Ugric tribes. The first Slavs - Pskov Krivichi - appeared here in the 6th century. It was one of the first areas in Russia populated by the Slavs. The first mention of Pskov dates back to 903 (“The Tale of Bygone Years”, Laurentian Chronicle), Izborsk - 862 (“The Tale of B...
Pskov Oblast is located in the north-west of the Russian Plain. This land is rich in lakes (more than 3,000), small and large rivers that are favorable for fishing and water tourism. Most of the lakes are located in the southern part of the region. Lake Peipus (Pskovsko-Chudskoye), located on the border between Estonia and Russia, is the fifth larg...
Old churches and fortresses, nobility estates and parks, picturesque settlements and cozy towns with unique cultural traditions, forests and lowlands inhabited by animals and birds, archaeological treasures and modern authors works - all these things mean Pskov land and its culture. Pskov is one of the most ancient towns of Russia. There are more t...
Pskov, oblast (province), northwestern Russia. It occupies an area of 21,400 square miles (55,300 square km) in the lowland basins of the Lovat, Shelon, and Velikaya rivers, with intervening low, morainic uplands. Much of the surface is covered by peat bog, grass marsh, and lakes—notably Lake.
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Jun 1, 2017 · A set of rather nuanced and balanced policy frameworks that have emerged in the vicinity of Pskov offered even more inclusive opportunities for trans- border interactions. This Russian border locality has something in common with various patterns of trans-national regionalism being developed at Europe's margins.
In 1348 Pskov achieved full independence as a republic, but in 1510 it was annexed by Moscow and in 1571 was sacked by Ivan IV (the Terrible). The city survived sieges by Stephen Báthory of Poland in 1581 and by Gustavus II Adolphus of Sweden in 1615.
Jan 27, 2012 · Pskov's acceptance of Muscovite rule in 1510 opened a new period in its history – one firmly linked to its position as a defensive outpost on Muscovy's northwestern border.
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