The district is located in the center of the republic and covers a total area of 1315 square kilometers (or 507.7 sq miles).

The territory lies on a flat area, the topography of the district is elevated in the south and declines progressively to the north.

In the central and southeastern parts of the region are the inflows of the Sheshma River: Kichuy, Sekines, Elkhovka, and Lebedka.

The pike on the canvas symbolizes the richness of the Sheshma’s ichthyofauna and points to the role of fishing for the local population.

In its visual design, red symbolizes strength, silver allegorizes purity and peace, and blue means courage and industry.

[9][10] After the conquest of Kazan in 1552 and the expansion of the Muscovite state further to the east, its newly acquired territories were subject to regular raids by the Nogai and Kalmyks.

In the second half of the 17th century, Russia began building border fortifications, the so-called “lines” along the left bank of the Kama River.

Like other large strongholds of the region, the wooden fortress had a rectangular shape and consisted of six towers, two of which—the northern and southern ones—had gates and watchtowers.

Initially, the service was carried out by Cossacks and streltsy but in the 1650s, after the siege of Smolensk, several hundred Polish prisoners of war arrived on the Zakamskaya line to serve there.

According to the local historian Felix Kasimov, at that time 127 gentry served in Novosheshminsk under the leadership of Lieutenant Stepan Puzikov and the cornet Marlon Sverkun.

However, the state borders soon moved further to the south, and the fortresses along the Bolshoy Cheremshan and Sheshma lost their military and strategic significance.

In 1736, the garrisons of the Zakamskaya line were abolished and its military personnel were transferred to the newly built Orenburg fortress.

Throughout the 18th century, the local population was engaged in agriculture, cattle breeding, the fur trade and other craft industries.

At the turn of the century, there were three schools, the Trinity and Peter and Paul churches, several smithies and water mills, and a grog-shop in the volost.

In 1919, the Bugulma peasants rose in a large anti-Bolshevik uprising that swept through many of the surrounding regions but was soon brutally suppressed.

Historical records witness the brutality of the rebellion and its suppression: The rude, inhuman treatment of the population - especially in this distinguished the Chinese and the Magyar squadron; families of the Red Army were plundered quite often.

Agricultural lands cover about 100 thousand hectares with wheat, rye, oats, barley, peas and other crops being cultivated.

The largest agricultural enterprises include Agro-Osnova, Agrofirma Kulon, Sloboda, KFH Arkhangelskoye and individual private farms.

Economists point out that agriculture, livestock complexes, beef cattle breeding and tourism are among the most attractive investment areas for the region’s economy.

The site was constructed from 2014-2016 as part of a special program designed by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development for the growth of the regional economy.

[25] As a part of the republic project “Strategy 2030” aimed at social and political progress of the region, the focus of the district over the next decade will be on increasing the birth rate and life expectancy of residents, as well as on developing its cultural and sports potential.

Additionally, the region plans to invest in the expansion of the road network and transport infrastructure in the district.

[26][27] Novosheshminsky district is located in the center of Tatarstan and is surrounded by a network of roads and transport routes.

The region regularly hosts mass competitions, including the annual race the “Ski Track of Russia”.