In the early 19th century, most of the territory of the region was a part of Orenburg gubernia. From the middle of the 19th century, Orenburg Cossacks rapidly developed steppe areas of Southern Urals due to forming “new line” of fortresses. The growing settlements were given names connected with battles and victories of the Russian Army: Varna, Fershampenuaz, Borodino, Paris and others.
