Novomichurinsk () is a town in Pronsky District of Ryazan Oblast, Russia, located on the Pronya River south of Ryazan, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: History It was founded in 1968 and granted town status in 1981. It is named after Ivan Vladimirovich Michurin, who was born not far from this town. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated within Pronsky District as the town of district significance of Novomichurinsk. As a municipal division, the town of district significance of Novomichurinsk is incorporated within Pronsky Municipal District as Novomichurinskoye Urban Settlement. Economy Novomichurinsk is a company town of the Ryazan Power Station. Notable residents Yuri Bykov (born 1981), filmmaker, screenwriter and actor References Notes Sources Cities and towns in Ryazan Oblast Cities and towns built in the Soviet Union Populated places established in 1968