Polessky District

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Geography

The district is situated in the center of the oblast, with the Curonian Lagoon to the north. The Deyma River, a branch of the Pregolya, flows through the district. Near Polessk, the Polessk Canal connects the Pregolya and the Neman Rivers, crossing a bog.

History

The district was established on April 7, 1946 as Labiausky District (Script error: No such module "Lang".).[3] It was given its present name on September 7, 1946.[3]

Economy

Economy is focused on fishery and agriculture. The railway line from Kaliningrad to Sovetsk, and the Kaliningrad–Guryevsk–Polessk–Bolshakovo road lead parallel with the shore of the Curonian Lagoon.

References

Notes

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  1. Law #463
  2. Law #260
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