Kirov (Russian: Ки́ров) is a town and the administrative center of Kirovsky District in Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located on the Bolva River (Desna's tributary) 160 kilometers (99 mi) southwest of Kaluga, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 28,097 (2021 Census); 31,882 (2010 Russian census); 38,893 (2002 Census); 35,962 (1989 Soviet census). 29,000 (1970).

History

The settlement of Pesochnya (Песо́чня) was founded in 1745. It was granted town status and renamed Kirov in honor of Sergey Kirov in 1936. Germany was in that area in 1941—1943.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kirov serves as the administrative center of Kirovsky District, to which it is directly subordinated. As a municipal division, the town of Kirov is incorporated within Kirovsky Municipal District as Kirov Urban Settlement.

Military

The town is home to the Shaykovka (air base).