It included parts of former Velikoluksky and Nevelsky Uyezds. On June 3, 1929, Novosokolnichesky District was transferred to Western Oblast. On July 23, 1930, the okrugs were also abolished and the districts were directly subordinated to the oblast.
The region included parts of former Velikoluksky and Nevelsky Uyezds. In June 1929, Novosokolnichesky District was moved from its previous status to Western Oblast. By July 1930, okrugs were abolished, and districts became directly under the oblast's authority.