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);[7] 17,040 (2010 Census);[2] 19,582 (2002 Census);[8] 21,187 (1989 Census);[9] 18,000 (1974).
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Coordinates: 51°52′N 36°56′E / 51.867°N 36.933°E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Kursk Oblast[1] |
Known since | 17th century |
Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 17,040 |
• Estimate (2018)[3] | 15,292 (−10.3%) |
• 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[4] |
• Capital of | Shchigry Urban Okrug,[4] Shchigrovsky Municipal District[4] |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK [5]) |
Postal code(s)[6] | 306530, 306531, 306532 |
OKTMO ID | 38715000001 |
Website | gshigry |
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.
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.[4]