a circle of the Russian province of Ukraine, extending in north latitude from 50.20. to 50.60. and in east longitude from 34.13. to 34.59. It contains 1366 square miles, with a population of 136,000 persons, inhabiting two cities, and 218 villages. The capital is a city situated on the river Atschonaja, 945 miles from Petersburg. It contains thirteen churches, all of wood, 1207 houses, and 8971 inhabitants. Long. 34.35. E. Lat. 50.30. N.