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Dimitrovgrad, Russia
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Dimitrovgrad (Russian: Димитровгра́д) is a city in Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia, situated at . Population: 130,871 (2002 Census). The city stands on the river Melekes.
The city was founded in the beginning of the 18th century for workers of the local distillery, which was closed in 1848.
Until 1919, the city was considered a village (as of 1897, its population was 8,500). Until 1972, the city's name was Melekes, after the river's name (Irani: Mal uguz, meaning "slow river").
Since 1972, the city's name is Dimitrovgrad, after the Bulgarian communist Georgi Dimitrov.
Dimitrovgrad's industry includes a spare parts factory (carburettors, petrol pumps), carpets factory, chemical equipment factory. The city's main enterprise is the Federal Nuclear Research Center.
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Cities and towns in Ulyanovsk Oblast |  |
| Administrative center: Ulyanovsk Barysh | Dimitrovgrad | Inza | Novoulyanovsk | Sengiley |