Kirov Oblast
administrative division (oblast) in the Volga federal district of Russia
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Summary
Kirov Oblast is an oblast of Russia[1]. It draws 3,524 Wikipedia views per month (oblast of russia category, ranking #34 of 46).[2]
Key Facts
- Award received: Order of Lenin[3]
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Russia[4]
- Country: Russia[5]
- Head of government: Aleksandr Sokolov[6]
- Continent: Europe[7]
- Instance of: federal subject of Russia[8]
- Capital: Kirov[9]
- Shares border with: Arkhangelsk Oblast[10], Komi Republic[11], Perm Krai[12], Udmurtia[13], Tatarstan[14], Mari El[15], Nizhny Novgorod Oblast[16], Kostroma Oblast[17], Vologda Oblast[18], Perm Oblast[19], Gaynsky District[20], Sivinsky District[21]
- Named after: Sergei Kirov[22]
- Contains the administrative territorial entity: Arbazhsky District[23], Afanasyevsky District[24], Belokholunitsky District[25], Bogorodsky District, Kirov Oblast[26], Verkhnekamsky District[27], Verkhoshizhemsky District[28], Vyatsko-Polyansky District[29], Darovskoy District[30], Zuyevsky District[31], Kiknursky District[32], Kilmezsky District[33], Kirovo-Chepetsky District[34], Kotelnichsky District[35], Kumyonsky District[36]
- Flag: flag of Kirov Oblast[37]
- Legislative body: Legislative Assembly of Kirov Region[38]
- Coat of arms: coat of arms of Kirov Oblast[39]
- Part of: European Russia[40], Volga Federal District[41]
- Commons category: Kirov Oblast[42]
- Licence plate code: 43[43]
Why It Matters
Kirov Oblast has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] It is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
What awards did Kirov Oblast receive?
Honors received include Order of Lenin[3].