Kropotkin (Russian: Кропо́ткин) is a town in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, located on the right bank of the Kuban River. Population: 80,743 (2010 Census preliminary results); 79,185 (2002 Census); 75,929 (1989 Census); 70,000 (1972); 42,000 (1939); 27,000 (1926).