Lgov, Kursk Oblast

History

It was first mentioned in a chronicle in 1152 under the name of Olgov (a possessive adjective from an old Russian name Olg, or Oleg).

Lgov was razed to the ground by the Mongols.

In 1669, Lgov Monastery was founded on the spot of the former town, which would be closed down in 1764. The monastic sloboda was transformed into the town of Lgov in 1779.

In 1852 towards the start of his career, Turgenev wrote a chapter in A Sportsman's Sketches entitled Lgov, in which a group of men go hunting in the lake with a pretentious hunter named Vladimir, sink the boat, and then wade to shore filthy after great difficulty.

During World War II, Lgov was occupied by German troops from 27 October 1941 to 3 March 1943.

On September 18, 2022, the town was heavily damaged by a significant F2/T5 tornado. Over 200 structures were damaged or destroyed as a result of this strong wedge tornado. Many residential structures had roofs torn off, and some sustained collapse of their exterior walls, but most of these structures were poorly built homes. Numerous trees were downed, and high-voltage power lines were also damaged or destroyed.

In August 2024, at the same time as the Russian authorities declared a "Federal-level" emergency, Lgov was first mentioned in a report during the Ukrainian incursion into Kursk. By late 2024, even though Lgov remained some 20 km behind the front lines of the engagement of military forces, the town became more frequently involved in hostilities. On 31 December 2024, multiple Ukrainian Storm Shadow long-range missiles struck Lgov including a Russian command bunker and a Russian troop barracks of the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade. Initial Russian news reports were that 8 military members were killed and 22 injured and hospitalized.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Lgov served as the administrative center of Lgovsky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of oblast significance of Lgov—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Lgov is incorporated as Lgov Urban Okrug.

Economy

Lgov Prison, a prison of the Federal Penitentiary Service, is located in Lgov.

In addition to being a fluvial city, Lgov is also a railway hub with five tracks in its station.

Demographics

Population: 26,000 (1972).

Notable people

• Tetiana Andriienko (1938–2016), botanist, conservationist, and professor
• Nikolay Aseyev (1889—1963), poet
• Boris Bukreev (1859–1962), mathematician
• Arkady Gaidar (1904—1941), writer
• Tamara Syomina (born 1938), film actress

References

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References

1. {{ru-pop-ref. 2010Census
2. "⚡СВЕЖИЕ НОВОСТИ ОТ НАШЕЙ КОМАНДЫ ОХОТНИКОВ.. | Метеодневник | Погодный Лентач | VK".
3. "Последствия торнадо в Льгове, Курская область,.. | Метеодневник | Погодный Лентач | VK".
4. "Another footage of tornado in L'gov, Kursk oblast, Russia that happened today's evening. 🌪️ Small outbreak of currently 4 tornadoes has happened. Gonna write an post about it later. #russia #tornado #weather". EdsenTheWeather.
5. "Damage of yesterday's tornado in L'gov. Entire house is completely destroyed, windows is also completely destroyed. #tornado #russia #lgov". EdsenTheWeather.
6. "Yet another footage of incredible tornado that happened yesterday in L'gov, Kursk oblast, Russia. Intensity of tornado is currently unknown, but storm chasers from here saying that's it was an EF3. @Djpuco #tornado #russia #lgov". EdsenTheWeather.
7. "Во Льговском районе от удара торнадо пострадали более 200 домов | Газета Курьер".
8. "Russia Declares 'Federal-Level' Emergency in Kursk Amid Ukrainian Incursion". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
9. [https://www.kyivpost.com/post/44737 Ambitious Ukrainian Drone, Missile Strikes Hammer Targets Across Russia], Kyiv Post, 31 December 2024.
10. Resolution #489
11. Law #48-ZKO
12. link. (April 25, 2012 ." Federal Penitentiary Service Kursk Oblast. Retrieved on October 5, 2011.)