Minin and Pozharsky
The area was originally populated by the Finno-Ugric peoples; Krivich Slavs arrived later. By the 16th century, the area belonged to Bezhetskaya "pyatina" of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. The "selo" of Moshenskoye was first mentioned in 1545. During the Time of Troubles, the area supported the cause of Minin and Pozharsky. In 1613, there was a battle with Swedish troops, which the Swedish lost.