Mikhailov, Ryazan Oblast

Mikhailov (Миха́йлов) is a town and the administrative center of Mikhailov Rayon in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, located on the Pronya River (Oka's tributary), 68 km southwest of Ryazan, the administrative center of the oblast. Population:

History
It was first mentioned in 1546 among other fortified towns in the periphery of the Grand Principality of Moscow. 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 Vice-Royalty and Ryazan Governorate.

Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Mikhaylov serves as the administrative center of Mikhailov Rayon. As an administrative division, it is, together with six rural localities, incorporated within Mikhailov Rayon as the town of district significance of Mikhailov. As a municipal division, the town of district significance of Mikhailov is incorporated within Mikhailov Municipal District as Mikhailov Urban Settlement.