a circle of the Russian province of Orel, extending in east longitude from 36.21. to 37.23., and in north latitude from 52.36. to 52.47. The chief town, of the same name, is situated on the river Kolinicka, and contains 229 houses, with 1680 inhabitants. It is 758 miles from St Petersburg. Long. 36.29. E. Lat. 52.27. N.