Michurinsk

Michurinsk is the second most populous town in Tambov Oblast, Russia. Population:

Originally known as Kozlov , it was founded in 1635 at the northern end of the emerging Belgorod Line. A earthen wall was built eastward across the open steppe effectively blocking the Nogai Trail, a Tatar raiding route. The success of this line led to the building of further lines further south. The settlement was granted town status in 1779.