Mikhaylov, Ryazan Oblast
human settlement in Ryazan Oblast, Russia
Mikhaylov (Russian: Миха́йлов) is a town and the administrative center of Mikhaylovsky District in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, located on the Pronya River (Oka's tributary), 68 kilometers (42 mi) southwest of Ryazan, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 11,784 (2010 census); 13,295 (2002 census); 15,302 (1989 Soviet census).
History
It was founded in 1551 during the reign of Ivan IV of Russia, although some historians believe that it was founded as early as 1137 under Rurik Rostislavich. It was inhabited by the streltsy, cannonmakers, and carpenters, who formed slobodas around the town. In 1618, Mikhaylov withstood a ten-day siege by the Polish army. In 1708, the town became a part of Moscow Governorate and then of Ryazan Viceroyalty and Ryazan Governorate.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Mikhaylov serves as the administrative center of Mikhaylovsky District. As an administrative division, it is, together with six rural localities, incorporated within Mikhaylovsky District as the town of district significance of Mikhaylov. As a municipal division, the town of district significance of Mikhaylov is incorporated within Mikhaylovsky Municipal District as Mikhaylovskoye Urban Settlement.
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