The village of Obyachevo (local Abyachoy - a "hill with steep slopes") is the center of the Prlluzye area. It is located 189 km from Syktyvkar on the high right bank of the Luza river.Obyachevo is one...

Territory: 13.2 one thousand sq.m. Population: 19,5 thousand people. Priluzye region is located in the southern part of the Komi Republic. It borders with Sysola, Koygorodok, Arkhangelsk and Kirov...

Coat of arms Coat of arms was accepted on April 13, 2009 by the decision of the region ‘s Council. Green trees symbolize deciduous and coniferous forests - the main richness of the region. Wheat ear symbolically reflects agricultural capacity of the region. Wavy azure belt symbolizes the Luza river. Silver colour is a symbol of purity, clarity...

The 165-km-long Kirov - Murashi - Syktyvkar federal highway passes through the area. The overall length of the area's roads is 390 km, of which 380 km are paved. One can get to any settlement only by ...

Ethnic Crafts The village of Noshul is the real center of ethnic crafts of the Priluzye area. This is the only Komi village where ethnic weaving has not only survived, but is also developing. More th...