city, Voronezh oblast (province), southwestern Russia, on the left bank of the Vorona River, near its confluence with the Khoper. Founded in 1646 as a fortress against the Tatars, it now serves as a grain collection centre. Other industries are related to agriculture—e.g., flour milling and meat packing. Railway repair shops are located in the city. There are teacher-training, medical, and music schools. Pop. (2006 est.) 67,606.