Bakhmut Province

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Not to be confused with Bakhmut Raion or Bakhmut uezd.

Bakhmut Province (Ukrainian: Бахмутська провінція) was an administrative division (a province) of the Russian Empire. Its administrative center was Bakhmut. It was created in 1719 and abolished in 1783.[1]

In 1719, it was formed. It was part of the

First Azov Governorate.[1] During this time, in addition to Bakhmut, it contained Borivske, Krasnianske, Novoaidar, Raihorodok, Staryi Aidar Sukhariv [uk], and Yampil. After the name of Azov Governorate was changed to Voronezh Governorate, Tor (Sloviansk) and Sokolsk (Lipetsk) were added to its territory, among other minor settlements.[citation needed
]

In 1765, it was transferred to Novorossiya Governorate.[1] It contained the Bakhmut hussar regiment, the Samara hussar regiment, and the Luhansk pike regiment [uk].[citation needed]

After a rebellion, a new Azov Governorate was created, with Bakhmut Province becoming part of it.[1] During this time, the territory of the province included Bakhmut uezd and Slavo-Serbia.[citation needed]

It was abolished in 1783 in accordance with the abolition of all provinces of the Russian Empire.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "БАХМУТСЬКА ПРОВІНЦІЯ". resource.history.org.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2023-10-29.


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