a circle of the Russian province of Wladimir, extending from 41. 25. to 42. 33. east longitude, and from 55. 15. to 56. 10. north latitude. The chief place is the city of the same name, 640 miles from St Petersburg, on the river Muromka. It is an ancient city, formerly the residence of the Russian princes, and at present contains eighteen churches, three monasteries, and about 1000 houses. It is chiefly built of wood, and contains 6500 inhabitants, who carry on much trade in leather and tallow on the Wolga. Long. 38. 45. E., Lat. 53. 33. N.