Krasny Luch, Pskov Oblast

The former Lezavichi estate was bought by Gurevich, an entrepreneur from Vitebsk, in 1902. Gurevich first built there a sawmill, and eventually the glass-making factory, which was opened in 1904. After the revolution, the factory was renamed The Krasny Luch Glass-Works, and the settlement around the factory, founded in 1905, became known as Krasny Luch. On August 22, 1944, Bezhanitsky District was transferred to newly established Velikiye Luki Oblast. On October 2, 1957 Velikiye Luki Oblast was abolished, and the district was transferred to Pskov Oblast. On August 28, 1958 Krasny Luch was granted urban-type settlement status. ==Economy==

Industry The largest industrial enterprise of Bezhanitsky District is Krasny Luch Glass-Works, which is one of the oldest glass-works. The works produces light glass, consumer goods, and decorative glass items. Transportation Krasny Luch is connected by a paved road with Tsevlo and Bezhanitsy. The closest railway station, Sushchyovo, on the railway connecting St. Petersburg and Vitebsk, is located about a dozen kilometers west of Krasny Luch. ==References==