a circle of the Russian government of Novogorod, extending over 28,722 square miles, and comprehending one city, one market-town, and 126 parishes, with 54,700 inhabitants. The chief place, a city of the same name, on the river Scheksa, has some commerce, and contains about 4000 inhabitants. Long. 37° 46' E., Lat. 59° 50' N.