a town of European Russia, in the government of Kursk, on the Seim, 100 miles W.S.W. of Kursk. It is an ancient place, pretty well built, for the most part of wood; and it contains numerous churches, a convent, school, and two benevolent institutions. Vitriol, saltpetre, tiles, &c., are manufactured here; and an active trade in rural produce is carried on. Pop. (1849) 4310.