What is michurinsk?

Michurinsk is a city in the Tambov Oblast region of Russia. It was originally founded as the village of Kozlovka in the 17th century and became a town in 1779. In 1933, the town was renamed Michurinsk in honor of Russian biologist Ivan Vladimirovich Michurin. Michurin was a prominent scientist in the field of horticulture and is known for his work on creating new varieties of fruit trees.

Today, Michurinsk is known for its agricultural and horticultural research institutes, which continue to build on Michurin's work. The city is also home to museums dedicated to Michurin and the history of the local area. Michurinsk is a popular destination for tourists interested in agriculture and horticulture. The city is located about 450 kilometers southeast of Moscow and has a population of around 92,000 people.