Солигалич и его окрестности
Фотографии Илья Гольберг
июле 1967
Soligalich and the environs
Photographs by Ilya Golberg
July 1967
Soligalich is located on the right bank of the Kostroma River in the Province of Kostroma, Russia
The original settlement was an important centre of saltworks in the early 14th century and supplied salt not only to Russia but also much to Scandinavia....
As these saltworks were of such importance, the settlement was continually exploited throughout history. In 1450, both Galch and Soligalich were seized by Vasily II of the Grand Duchy of Moscow.
In the 16th century, the saltworks were exploited by the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius and five other monasteries. The settlement was repeatedly ravaged by Kazan Tatars and Udmurts
In 1609, Soligalich became seat of a voivode ( A sslavic term for a "war-lord").
During the Time of Troubles, the settlement was sacked by Polish units roaming through this part of Russia. Russia .
In 1649, the wooden town was destroyed by fire. Towards the end of the 17th century, half a dozen churches were rebuilt in brick, surviving to the present day.