a city of Russia, in the province of Jaroslav, the capital of a circle of its own name, situated on the lake of Nero or Rostow. It contains twenty-four churches, six hospitals, 1016 houses, and 6500 inhabitants; and has extensive trade in corn, hemp, linen, tallow, leather, honey, and wax, and some in salt. It is 530 miles from St Petersburg. Long. 39° 35' E. Lat. 58° 57' N.