Dimitrovgrad is a city in Russia, in Ulyanovsk Oblast. As of 2001, it has a population of 136,900. Stands on the river Melekes
History
The city was founded in the beginning of the 18th century specially 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, from the river's name (Irani Mal uguz slow river).
Since 1972, the city's name is Dimitrovgrad, after the Bulgarian communist Georgi Dimitrov.
Industry
Dimitrovgrad's industry includes spare parts factory (carburettors, petrol pumps), carpets factory, chemical equipment factory. The city's main enterprise is the Federal Nuclear Research Center.
