Ivanovo, city, central European Russia, one of the most important textile-producing centers of Russia. The city is the capital of Ivanovo Oblast. Other manufactures include chemicals, processed food, machinery, and leather goods. Several institutions of higher learning are here. Ivanovo became a commercial center in the 17th century and by the 19th century was a major textile manufacturer, known as the Russian Manchester. The community was merged with Voznesensk in 1871 and retained the name Ivanovo-Voznesensk until 1932. A major strike occurred here during the Revolution of 1905. Population (1999 estimate) 460,700.
