Soligalich
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| Administrative status (as of April 2014) | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Kostroma Oblast |
| Administrative district | Soligalichsky District |
| Town of district significance | Soligalich |
| Administrative center of | Soligalichsky District, town of district significance of Soligalich |
| Municipal status (as of March 2014) | |
| Municipal district | Soligalichsky Municipal District |
| Urban settlement | Soligalich Urban Settlement |
| Administrative center of | Soligalichsky Municipal District, Soligalich Urban Settlement |
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| Population (2010 Census) | 6,438 inhabitants |
| Time zone | MSK (UTC+03:00) |
| Founded | 1335 |
| Town status since | 1778 |
| Previous names | Sol-Galitskaya |
| Postal code(s) | 157170 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 49436 |
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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);6,996 (2002 Census);7,456 (1989 Census).
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).
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.
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