The Buzhok, Grabarka, Zbruch, Sluch, Ushuka and other rivers flowed through the district.

In 1932 an agricultural college was opened which trained students in agronomy and animal husbandry.

During World War II there was a heavy loss of life and property in the district.

Thousands of residents were killed or transported to Germany to labor camps.

After the war the property losses were estimated at 107.8 million rubles, based on prewar values.