Luga, Leningrad Oblast
| Luga (English) Луга (Russian) |
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 Luga in 2003 |
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| Administrative status (as of June 2013) | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Leningrad Oblast |
| Administrative district | Luzhsky District |
| Settlement municipal formation | Luzhskoye Settlement Municipal Formation |
| Administrative center of | Luzhsky District, Luzhskoye Settlement Municipal Formation |
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| Municipal district | Luzhsky Municipal District |
| Urban settlement | Luzhskoye Urban Settlement |
| Administrative center of | Luzhsky Municipal District, Luzhskoye Urban Settlement |
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| Population (2010 Census) | 38,593 inhabitants |
| Time zone | MSK (UTC+03:00) |
| Founded | August 3 (14), 1777 |
| Town status since | August 3 (14), 1777 |
| Postal code(s) | 188230-188233, 188235-188238, 188229, 188299 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 81372 |
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Luga (Russian: Лу́га) is a town and the administrative center of Luzhsky District in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the Luga River 140 kilometers (87 mi) south of St. Petersburg. Population: 38,593 (2010 Census);40,434 (2002 Census);41,769 (1989 Census).
It was founded on the banks of the river of that name by order of the Catherine the Great on August 3 (14), 1777. The town developed in following stages:
Luga was founded as a town in Pskov Viceroyalty, but in March 3 (14), 1782 it was transferred to St. Petersburg Governorate (renamed Petrogradsky in 1913 and Leningradsky in 1924) and became the seat of Luzhsky Uyezd. In 1918, important events of the Russian Civil War took place in the area, when the White Army unsuccessfully tried to conquer Petrograd.
On August 1, 1927, the uyezds were abolished and Luzhsky District, with the administrative center in Luga, was established. The governorates were also abolished and the district became a part of Luga Okrug of Leningrad Oblast. On July 23, 1930, the okrugs were abolished as well and the districts were directly subordinated to the oblast. On September 19, 1939, Luga became a town of oblast significance and was thus no longer a part of the district.
The World War II German advance on Leningrad was temporarily halted by seven regular, militia, and irregular divisions in the Luga area and this delayed the commencement of the Siege of Leningrad by over a month. In recognition of this feat, the town was awarded the title of "Hero City" and listed as one of the World War II Cities of Military Glory by Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. German occupation of Luga lasted from August 24, 1941 to February 12, 1944.
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