Shchigry, Kursk Oblast
Town in Kursk Oblast, Russia
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Shchigry (Russian: Щигры́) is a town in Kursk Oblast, Russia, located between the Shchigra and Lesnaya Plata Rivers, 60 kilometers (37 mi) northeast of Kursk. Population: 14,927 (2021 census);[6] 17,040 (2010 census);[2] 19,582 (2002 census);[7] 21,187 (1989 Soviet census);[8] 18,000 (1974).
Shchigry
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Shchigry's central square | |
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| Coordinates: 51°52′N 36°56′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Kursk Oblast[1] |
| Known since | 17th century |
| Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 17,040 |
• Estimate (1 January 2024) | 14,386 (−15.6%) |
| • Subordinated to | town of oblast significance of Shchigry[1] |
| • Capital of | Shchigrovsky District,[1] town of oblast significance of Shchigry[1] |
| • Urban okrug | Shchigry Urban Okrug[3] |
| • Capital of | Shchigry Urban Okrug,[3] Shchigrovsky Municipal District[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [4]) |
| Postal codes[5] | 306530, 306531, 306532 |
| OKTMO ID | 38715000001 |
| Website | gshigry |
History
It has been known to exist since the 17th century as a village called Troitskoye na Shchigrakh.[citation needed] In 1779, it was renamed Shchigry. During World War II, Shchigry was occupied by German troops from 21 November 1941 to 5 February 1943.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Shchigry serves as the administrative center of Shchigrovsky District, even though it is not a part of it.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of oblast significance of Shchigry—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Shchigry is incorporated as Shchigry Urban Okrug.[3]
Notable people
- Ilya Ivanovich Ivanov (1870–1932), biologist expert in artificial insemination