Pskov oblast, Russia (Pskovskaya)

The capital city of Pskov oblast: Pskov.

Pskov oblast overview

Pskov oblast (also spelled Pskovskaya) is a federal subject of Russian Federation, part of Northwestern Federal District. The administrative center and capital city of the region is Pskov.

Pskov oblast population - 705,000 (2008); land area - 55,300 sq. km.

Pskov oblast coat of arms

Pskov oblast map, Russia

Pskov oblast facts

Pskov region has unique geographical position. It borders on Estonia, Latvia and Belarus counties.

The largest cities of the region are Pskov (195,000), Velikie Luki (101,000), Ostrov (24,000), Nevel (17,000). The territory of Pskov oblast is crossed by federal highways M9 and M20.

Pskov oblast attractions

Pskov oblast of Russia is rich in lakes (about 3,000). The third largest European lake (Chudsko-Pskov lake) is located there. Another attraction of the region is the delicate fish snetok.

Pskov oblast resources

Pskov oblast lands are rich in the following natural resources: gypsum, peat, limestone, fusible and refractory clays, glass and molding sands. Also Pskov oblasts has plenty of various forests occupying about 30% of the territory.

Pskov oblast history

Pskov oblast is one of the most ancient regions of Russian state. Before joining Moscow state the present Pskov oblast territories were an independent state - Pskov Republic. The region of Pskov is great to have a trip from Saint Petersburg.