Kadnikov
Encyclopedia
Kadnikov is a town in Sokolsky District
of Vologda Oblast
, Russia
,, located on the bank of the Sodima River, 43 kilometres (26.7 mi) southeast of Vologda
. Municipally, it is incorporated as Kadnikovskoe Urban Settlement in Sokolsky Municipal District. Population:
northward. The village of Kadnikovskaya gradually became the largest one in the district and was granted town status in 1780. It became the center of Kadnikovsky Uyezd of Vologda Viceroyalty
, and since 1796 of Vologda Governorate
. The uyezd, one of the ten in the governorate, comprized vast areas, which currently occupy the central part of Vologda Oblast east and northeast of Lake Kubenskoye
, and the south of Arkhangelsk Oblast
. However, when the railroad was constructed in 1894 from Vologda
north to Arkhangelsk
, the route bypassed Kadnikov. In the 20th century, the population of Kadnikov has declined as that of neighboring Sokol
, which is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) to the northwest, has grown, and Kadnikov lost its significance as an administrative center. When on July 15, 1929 the uyezds were abolished, Kandikov was included into Sverdlovsky District of Northern Krai
, later renamed into Sokolsky District.
, which connects Moscow
and Arkhangelsk
, crosses Sokolsky district, running through the center of Kadnikov. Several kilometers northwest from Kadnikov, in Chekshino, another highway branches off east and runs to Totma
and Veliky Ustyug
. It provides the shortest connection between Vologda and the eastern districts of Vologda Oblast, in particular, Nikolsk
, Nyuksenitsa
, and Kichmengsky Gorodok
.
, comprising a 17th-century five-domed church, a belfry
, and a fenced burial ground. This complex is located several miles away from the town and is designated as a cultural heritage monuments of federal significance. The center of Kadnikov preserved a collection of historical buildings, thirty-five of which are designated as cultural and historical heritage of local significance.
The Kadnikov Museum of History was opened in 1985 and is located in one of the historical buildings in the center of Kadnikov.
Sokolsky District, Vologda Oblast
Sokolsky District is an administrative district , one of the twenty-six in Vologda Oblast, Russia. Municipally, it is incorporated as Sokolsky Municipal District...
of Vologda Oblast
Vologda Oblast
Vologda Oblast is a federal subject of Russia . Its administrative center is Vologda. The largest city is Cherepovets.Vologda Oblast is rich in historic monuments, such as the magnificent Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Ferapontov Convent , medieval towns of Velikiy Ustyug and Belozersk, baroque...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
,, located on the bank of the Sodima River, 43 kilometres (26.7 mi) southeast of Vologda
Vologda
Vologda is a city and the administrative, cultural, and scientific center of Vologda Oblast, Russia, located on the Vologda River. The city is a major transport knot of the Northwest of Russia. Vologda is among the Russian cities possessing an especially valuable historical heritage...
. Municipally, it is incorporated as Kadnikovskoe Urban Settlement in Sokolsky Municipal District. Population:
History
The town traces its history to 1492, when a patrol station was set up to protect the trade route heading from MoscowMoscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
northward. The village of Kadnikovskaya gradually became the largest one in the district and was granted town status in 1780. It became the center of Kadnikovsky Uyezd of Vologda Viceroyalty
Vologda Viceroyalty
Vologda Viceroyalty was an administrative division of the Russian Empire, which existed in 1780–1796.The viceroyalty was established by a decree of Catherine II on , 1780...
, and since 1796 of Vologda Governorate
Vologda Governorate
The Vologda Governorate or Government of Vologda was a guberniya in the historical northern region of the European part of Russian Empire.In its size it was second right after the neighboring Archangelgorod Governorate...
. The uyezd, one of the ten in the governorate, comprized vast areas, which currently occupy the central part of Vologda Oblast east and northeast of Lake Kubenskoye
Lake Kubenskoye
Kubenskoe Lake is a large and shallow lake in Vologda Oblast of Russia, situated at the height of 109 metres above mean sea level, stretching for 60 km from north-west to south-east....
, and the south of Arkhangelsk Oblast
Arkhangelsk Oblast
Arkhangelsk Oblast is a federal subject of Russia . It includes the Arctic archipelagos of Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya, as well as the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea....
. However, when the railroad was constructed in 1894 from Vologda
Vologda
Vologda is a city and the administrative, cultural, and scientific center of Vologda Oblast, Russia, located on the Vologda River. The city is a major transport knot of the Northwest of Russia. Vologda is among the Russian cities possessing an especially valuable historical heritage...
north to Arkhangelsk
Arkhangelsk
Arkhangelsk , formerly known as Archangel in English, is a city and the administrative center of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. It lies on both banks of the Northern Dvina River near its exit into the White Sea in the north of European Russia. The city spreads for over along the banks of the river...
, the route bypassed Kadnikov. In the 20th century, the population of Kadnikov has declined as that of neighboring Sokol
Sokol, Vologda Oblast
Sokol is a town in the center of Vologda Oblast, Russia, located at both banks of the Sukhona. Administratively, it is incorporated as a town of oblast significance . It also serves as the administrative center of Sokolsky District, by which it is completely surrounded but is not administratively...
, which is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) to the northwest, has grown, and Kadnikov lost its significance as an administrative center. When on July 15, 1929 the uyezds were abolished, Kandikov was included into Sverdlovsky District of Northern Krai
Northern Krai
Northern Krai was a krai of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic from 1929 to 1936. Its seat was in the city of Arkhangelsk...
, later renamed into Sokolsky District.
Transport
One of the principal highways in Russia, M8M8 highway (Russia)
The Russian route M8, also known as the Kholmogory Highway or Yaroslavl highway, is a major trunk road that links Moscow to the Russian North in general and the sea harbour of Arkhangelsk in particular...
, which connects Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
and Arkhangelsk
Arkhangelsk
Arkhangelsk , formerly known as Archangel in English, is a city and the administrative center of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. It lies on both banks of the Northern Dvina River near its exit into the White Sea in the north of European Russia. The city spreads for over along the banks of the river...
, crosses Sokolsky district, running through the center of Kadnikov. Several kilometers northwest from Kadnikov, in Chekshino, another highway branches off east and runs to Totma
Totma
Totma is a town and the administrative center of Totemsky District of Vologda Oblast, Russia,, located on the left bank of the Sukhona River at the confluence with the Pesya Denga River. Municipally, it is incorporated as Totemskoe Urban Settlement in Totemsky Municipal District. Population:...
and Veliky Ustyug
Veliky Ustyug
Veliky Ustyug is a town in the northeast of Vologda Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the Sukhona and Yug Rivers. Administratively, it is incorporated as a town of oblast significance . It also serves as the administrative center of Velikoustyugsky District, by which it is completely...
. It provides the shortest connection between Vologda and the eastern districts of Vologda Oblast, in particular, Nikolsk
Nikolsk, Vologda Oblast
Nikolsk is a town and the administrative center of Nikolsky District of Vologda Oblast, Russia,, located on the right bank of the Yug River close to the point where it flows into the White Sea. Municipally, it is incorporated as Nikolskoye Urban Settlement in Nikolsky Municipal District...
, Nyuksenitsa
Nyuksenitsa
Nyuksenitsa is a rural locality and the administrative center of Nyuksensky District, Vologda Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Sukhona River. It also serves as the administrative center of Beryozovsky and Nyuksensky Selsoviets, two of the eleven selsoviets into which the district...
, and Kichmengsky Gorodok
Kichmengsky Gorodok
Kichmengsky Gorodok is a rural locality and the administrative center of Kichmengsko-Gorodetsky District, Vologda Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Yug River, at the confluence with the Kichmenga River. It also serves as the administrative center of Kichmengsky Selsoviet, one of the...
.
Culture and recreation
A historical interest attaches to Ilyinsky pogostPogost
Pogost is a historical term with several meanings in the Russian language. It has also been borrowed into Latvian and Finnish , with specific meanings....
, comprising a 17th-century five-domed church, a belfry
Bell tower
A bell tower is a tower which contains one or more bells, or which is designed to hold bells, even if it has none. In the European tradition, such a tower most commonly serves as part of a church and contains church bells. When attached to a city hall or other civic building, especially in...
, and a fenced burial ground. This complex is located several miles away from the town and is designated as a cultural heritage monuments of federal significance. The center of Kadnikov preserved a collection of historical buildings, thirty-five of which are designated as cultural and historical heritage of local significance.
The Kadnikov Museum of History was opened in 1985 and is located in one of the historical buildings in the center of Kadnikov.