Ulyanovsk is a city in Russia, located on the Volga River. It is the administrative center of Ulyanovsk Oblast and has a population of around 600,000 people. The city was founded in 1648 as a fortress and later developed into a major industrial center, particularly known for its automobile and aviation industries. Ulyanovsk is also famous as the birthplace of Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the 1917 Russian Revolution. The city is home to several landmarks and cultural institutions, including the Lenin Memorial Museum, the Ulyanovsk State University, and the Ulyanovsk State Circus.