Volokolamsk Rayon, Moscow Oblast

Volokolams Rayon (Волоколамский район) is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the thirty-six in Moscow Oblast, Russia. It is located in the west of the oblast and borders with Mozhaysk Rayon in the south, Shakhovskaya Rayon in the west, Lotoshino Rayon in the northwest, Klin Rayon in the northeast, and with Istra and Ruza Rayons in the east. The area of the district is 1683.51 km2. Its administrative center is the town of Volokolamsk. Population: 53,244 (2010 Census); The population of Volokolamsk accounts for 44.0% of the rayon's total population.

Geography
Forests cover about 40% of the district's territory. Main rivers include the Ruza and the Lama.

History
The district was established in 1929 and its territory was significantly expanded in 1957.

Attractions
The main attractions include the Volokovamsk Kremlin, the Joseph-Volokolamsk Monastery in the selo of Teryayevo located 17 km from Volokolamsk and Moscow Raceway circuit.