a circle of the Russian government of Nishegorod, between long. 41. 37. and 43. 24. E. and lat. 54. 57. and 55. 44. N. It is watered by the rivers Tescha, Lemela, and some smaller streams, consists of gentle hills, and is abundantly wooded. The arable land is small, but it produces much cattle, flax, and wood; and the chief iron-works of the province are within this circle, but much of the ore is brought from Valdimir. The inhabitants are about 95,000, of whom 7798 are slaves of the crown, and 17,659 belong to individual nobles. It contains one city and ten parishes with churches. The capital of the circle is of the same name. It is situated on the river Lemela, has one church, 152 houses, and 906 inhabitants. It is in long. 42. 55. E. and lat. 55. 10. N.