Until 18 July 2020, Novi Sanzhary was the administrative center of
Novi Sanzhary Raion. The raion was abolished in July 2020 as part of the administrative reform of Ukraine, which reduced the number of raions of Poltava Oblast to four. The area of Novi Sanzhary Raion was merged into Poltava Raion. On 20 February 2020, the Ukrainian evacuees from China due to the
COVID-19 pandemic were taken to Novi Sanzhary. They were met by protesters blocking the buses, throwing stones and engaging in violent clashes with the police. 9 policemen and one civilian were injured. ==References==