Soligalich

Soligalich (Russian: Солига́лич) is a town and the administrative center of Soligalichsky District in Kostroma Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Kostroma River. Population: 6,438 (2010 Census);^[2] 6,996 (2002 Census);^[6] 7,456 (1989 Soviet census).^[7]

Soligalich Солигалич
Town[1]
View of Soligalich
Coat of arms
Location of Soligalich
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Coordinates: 59°05′N 42°17′E
Country	Russia
Federal subject	Kostroma Oblast[1]
Administrative district	Soligalichsky District[1]
Town of district significance	Soligalich[1]
Founded	1335
Town status since	1778
Elevation	130 m (430 ft)
Population  (2010 Census)[2]
• Total	6,438
Administrative status
• Capital of	Soligalichsky District,[1] town of district significance of Soligalich[1]
Municipal status
• Municipal district	Soligalichsky Municipal District[3]
• Urban settlement	Soligalich Urban Settlement[3]
• Capital of	Soligalichsky Municipal District,[3] Soligalich Urban Settlement[3]
Time zone	UTC+3 (MSK [4])
Postal code(s)[5]	157170
Dialing code(s)	+7 49436
OKTMO ID	34640101001

History

It originated as an important center of saltworks, which supplied with salt not only Russia but also much of Scandinavia. These saltworks were first mentioned in the testament of Ivan Kalita as Sol-Galitskaya (Соль-Галицкая, lit. salt of Galich).^{[citation needed]}

By the end of the 14th century, the saltworks passed to the family of Dmitry Shemyaka, providing him with income required to wage prolonged wars for control of Moscow. It was in 1450 that both Galich and Soligalich were finally seized by Vasily II of the Grand Duchy of Moscow.

In the 16th century, the saltworks were exploited by the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius and five other monasteries. The settlement was repeatedly ravaged by Kazan Tatars and Udmurts.

In 1609, Soligalich became a voivode's seat. It was sacked by one of Polish units roaming Russia during the Time of Troubles. In 1649, the wooden town was destroyed by fire. Towards the end of the 17th century, half a dozen churches were rebuilt in brick, surviving to the present day.

In 1708, Soligalich became a part of Archangelgorod Governorate. Seven decades later, separate Kostroma Governorate was formed, with Soligalich as one of the uyezd centers.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Soligalich serves as the administrative center of Soligalichsky District.^[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Soligalichsky District as the town of district significance of Soligalich.^[1] As a municipal division, the town of district significance of Soligalich is incorporated within Soligalichsky Municipal District as Soligalich Urban Settlement.^[3]

Tourism

The town is known as a minor spa, for it has mineral springs, silt and mud baths.

Gallery

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  Soligalich Cathedral
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  Resurrection monastery
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  Trade Arcades
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  Kostroma River
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  Local History Museum

Notable people

Painter Grigory Ostrovsky was active in Soligalich; the only paintings known to be by his hand are currently held in the town's regional museum.

There is a monument to Gennady Nevelskoy, who was born in the vicinity.

Publisher Ivan Sytin was born in Soligalichsky District.