 The viceroyalty was abolished in 1796 and Nikolsky Uyezd was transferred to Vologda Governorate.On July 24, 1918, the territory was transferred to the newly established Northern Dvina Governorate with the administrative center located in Veliky Ustyug.On April 18, 1924, the uyezds were abolished in favor of the new divisions, the districts, at which time Nikolsky District was established.