Kirsanov (Russian: Кирса́нов) is a town in Tambov Oblast, Russia, located on the Vorona River at its confluence with the Pursovka River 95 kilometers (59 mi) east of Tambov. Population: 17,224 (2010 Russian census);[2] 18,506 (2002 Census);[7] 20,754 (1989 Soviet census).[8]
It was founded in the first half of the 17th century as a settlement of Kirsanovo (Кирса́ново), named after Kirsan Zubakin, the first settler in the area.[citation needed] It was granted town status in 1779.[citation needed] In 1875, a railroad was built through Kirsanov, which connected Tambov and Saratov.
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kirsanov serves as the administrative center of Kirsanovsky District, even though it is not a part of it.[1] As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of oblast significance of Kirsanov—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.[1] As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Kirsanov is incorporated as Kirsanov Urban Okrug.[4]
It is home to Kirsanov air base.
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