Idritsa, Pskov, Russia, is a town located in the Pskov Oblast, northwestern Russia. It lies on the banks of the Velikaya River, approximately 130 kilometers southeast of Pskov. The town has a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Idritsa has a rich history dating back to the 14th century, and its heritage is reflected in its numerous historical and architectural monuments, including the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Idritsa Local History Museum.
Famous Persons from Idritsa, Pskov, Russia
- Andrey Shuvalov - Born on January 8, 1965 - Fencer - Merited Master of Sports of the USSR
- Anatoly Dergachyov - Born on September 25, 1937 - Association football player - Master of Sport of the USSR (died: February 14, 1971)
- Gennady Shimanov - Born on July 10, 1937 - Writer (died: May 24, 2013)
- Ivan Kovalenko - Born on December 24, 1905 - Military leader - Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class | Order of the Red Star | Order of the Red Banner | Order of Lenin (died: February 2, 1970)