a circle of the Russian province of Pultowa, extending in north latitude from 48.55 to 50.27, and in east longitude from 32.39 to 33.33. The capital is the city of the same name, situated on the river Sula, 920 miles from St Petersburg. It is an open city, with three churches, a monastery, a veterinary college, 1000 houses, and 6130 inhabitants. Long. 32.45.25. E. Lat. 50.0.30. N.