Belinsky (Russian: Бели́нский) is a town and the administrative center of Belinsky District in Penza Oblast, Russia, located at the confluence of the rivers Bolshoy Chembar and Maly Chembar, 129 kilometers (80 mi) west of Penza, the administrative center of the oblast.

[citation needed] In 1780, it was granted town status and named Chembar (Чембар).

[citation needed] In 1798, it was abolished, but in 1801 it was re-instated as a town.

[citation needed] In 1948, it was renamed after Vissarion Belinsky who spent his childhood here.

[citation needed] Within the framework of administrative divisions, Belinsky serves as the administrative center of Belinsky District.