Mikhaylovsk, Russia
Михайловск
Mikhaylovsk is a town of 59,198 people in Stavropol Kray, Russia, founded in 1784.
Why visit Mikhaylovsk
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Weather in Mikhaylovsk
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About Mikhaylovsk
Mikhaylovsk (Russian: Миха́йловск) is a town and the administrative center of Shpakovsky District in Stavropol Krai, Russia, located along the Tashla River, 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) northeast of Stavropol, the administrative center of the krai. Population: 114,133 (2021 census); 70,981 (2010 census); 58,153 (2002 census); 42,993 (1989 Soviet census). From 2010 to 2021, Mikhaylovsk's population grew to 114,133, achieving the fastest population growth rate of all regional cities in Russia.
From the Wikipedia article Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks11
Мужество
Monument and historic site · 1.5 km
Памятник в виде Георгиевского креста к 70-летию Победы
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes9
History
It was founded in 1784 as the village of Mikhaylovskoye (Миха́йловское) and later became a Cossack stanitsa. In 1870, it lost its military significance and was demoted to rural status. In 1963, it was renamed Shpakovskoye (Шпа́ковское). It was granted town status and given its present name in 1999.
From the History section of Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
Церковь Сергия Радонежского
Church · Orthodox · 2.1 km
12 Уютный переулок, Михайловск
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare20
Map of Mikhaylovsk
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Getting there and nearby towns
Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 km away.
- Pelagiada 8 km north, about 8 min by car
- Stavropol 12 km southwest, about 12 min by car
- Moskovskoye 19 km northwest, about 19 min by car
- Tatarka 20 km south, about 20 min by car
- Ryzdvyanyy 21 km northwest, about 21 min by car
- Nevinnomyssk 56 km south, about 56 min by car
- Uspenskoye 60 km southwest, about 1 h by car
- Svetlograd 69 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Armavir 73 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Novokubansk 78 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia - panoramio (1), Ivan Hrytsai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia - panoramio, Ivan Hrytsai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia - panoramio (2), Ivan Hrytsai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia - panoramio (3), Ivan Hrytsai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia - panoramio (4), Ivan Hrytsai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia - panoramio (6), Ivan Hrytsai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia - panoramio (7), Ivan Hrytsai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia - panoramio (8), Ivan Hrytsai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mikhaylovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia - panoramio (5), Ivan Hrytsai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Дендрарий СНИИСХ 02, Kemal KOZBAEV, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Дендрарий СНИИСХ 01, Kemal KOZBAEV, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Papaver rhoeas 141216272, Tatiana, CC BY 4.0
- ISS032-E-23346 - View of Russia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS032-E-23348 - View of Russia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS032-E-23347 - View of Russia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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