 In the 15th century, together with Novgorod, it was transferred to the Grand Duchy of Moscow.In the course of the administrative reform carried out in 1708 by Peter the Great, the area was included into Saint Petersburg Governorate (before 1710, Ingermanland Governorate).In 1727, Novgorod Governorate was split off, and the western part of the current area of the district was transferred to Novgorod Governorate.