In the 16th and 17th centuries, the region's economy developed (trade, agriculture, winery), resulting in a significant increase in population.

In 1812, after the Treaty of Bucharest, Bessarabia was occupied by the Russian Empire, and an intense process of russification of the native population followed.

In 1918, as a result of the fall of the Russian Empire, Bessarabia was united with Romania, and the Romanian government enacted a land reform.

District basement contains deposits of limestone, stone in places Căzănești, Ordășei, Pistruieni and sand for construction to Verejeni, Telenești.

Rich and varied fauna is represented by red deer, wild boar, foxes, wolves, badgers, rabbits.

Flora features Moldovian codri of trees: oak, beech, lime, ash, maple, acacia, nuts and others.

The main river crossing district is Raut (286 km), with its tributaries Ciuluicul Mare and Ciuluc de Mijloc.

Main crops: cereals (wheat, oats), maize, sunflower, canola, grape, in orchards: apple, peach, plum and more.