Povorino () is a town and the administrative center of Povorinsky District in the east of Voronezh Oblast, Russia. Population: History It emerged as a settlement around the eponymous railway station in 1870 and was granted town status in 1954. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, Povorino serves as the administrative center of Povorinsky District. As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Povorinsky District as Povorino Urban Settlement. As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban settlement status and is a part of Povorinsky Municipal District. Transportation A junction of railroads and motorways, the town is situated between Tambov and Volgograd on European route E119 from Moscow to Astara, Azerbaijan. Military The town was home to Povorino air base during the Cold War. References Notes Sources Cities and towns in Voronezh Oblast Populated places in Povorinsky District Populated places established in 1870 1870 establishments in the Russian Empire