Kirsanov is a town in Tambov Oblast, Russia, located on the Vorona River at its confluence with the Pursovka River 95 km east of Tambov. Population:

History

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. It was granted town status in 1779. In 1875, a railroad was built through Kirsanov, which connected Tambov and Saratov.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kirsanov serves as the administrative center of Kirsanovsky District, even though it is not a part of it. 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. As a municipal division, the town of oblast significance of Kirsanov is incorporated as Kirsanov Urban Okrug.

Military

It is home to Kirsanov air base.

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