Lermontov is a town in Stavropol Krai, Russia, located on the mountainside of Beshtau. Population: 22,541 (2010 census); 22,964 (2002 census); 20,772 (1989 Soviet census); 16,500 (1973).
History
It was named after Russian poetMikhail Lermontov. It was granted town status in 1956. Uranium mining boosted its growth. It was a closed town during the Soviet era. Uranium is no longer mined. ==Administrative and municipal status==