Liski () is a town and the administrative center of Liskinsky District in Voronezh Oblast, Russia. Population: History Liski was founded as Novaya Pokrovka () in 1571 and renamed Svoboda () in 1943, and after a period again as Liski. It was renamed Georgiu-Dezh () in 1965 for the Romanian communist leader, Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej, before returning to Liski again in 1990. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Liski serves as the administrative center of Liskinsky District. As an administrative division, it is, together with the khutor of Kalach in Liskinsky District, is incorporated within Liskinsky District as Liski Urban Settlement. As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban settlement status and is a part of Liskinsky Municipal District. References Notes Sources Cities and towns in Voronezh Oblast 1571 establishments in Russia Populated places established in 1571