Lgov, Kursk Oblast


Lgov is a town in Kursk Oblast, Russia, located on both banks of the Seym River west of Kursk. Population: 26,000.

History

It was first mentioned in a chronicle in 1152 under the name of Olgov. 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. During World War II, Lgov was occupied by German troops from 27 October 1941 to 3 March 1943.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Lgov serves 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.

Lgov Prison

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

Notable people