Lipetsk, city, central European Russia, on the Voronezh River. The capital of Lipetsk Oblast, the city is the industrial center of an important iron-ore-mining region. Manufactures include iron and steel, tractors, processed food, and chemicals. It is the site of medical, metallurgical, and teachers schools. Founded in the 13th century, Lipetsk was completely destroyed by the Tatars in 1284 but was rebuilt by Peter the Great in 1707 as an ironworking center. Population (1999 estimate) 519,200.
