Tambov (Russian: Тамбов; IPA: [tɐmˈbof]) is a city and the administrative center of Tambov Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the Tsna and Studenets Rivers 480 kilometers (300 mi) southeast of Moscow. Population: 280,161 (2010 Census); 293,658 (2002 Census)); 304,600 (1989 Census).