Ruza
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Ruza (Roushie: Ру́за) is a toun an the admeenistrative center o Ruzsky Destrict o Moscow Oblast, Roushie, locatit on the Ruza River (a tributar o the Moskva River) 100 kilometer (62 mi) wast o Moscow. Population: 13,516 (2002 Census);[3] 14,643 (1989 Census).[4]
Ruza Руза | |
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Coordinates: 55°41′56″N 36°11′43″E | |
Kintra | Roushie |
Federal subject | Moscow Oblast |
Foondit | 1328 (Julian) |
Area | |
• Total | 17.38 km2 (6.71 sq mi) |
Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (Moscow Time [1]) |
Postal code(s)[2] | |
Twin touns | Čačak |
OKTMO ID | 46649101001 |
Ruza wis first mentioned in 1339 as a pairt o the Principality o Zvenigorod. It became a pairt o Muscovy in the early 16t century. The toun wis a fortress, which protectit Moscow frae the wast.
In the veelage o Kamenskoye, tae the sooth o Ruza, a fortifeed kirk is preservit frae the early 14t century. It is the auldest extant biggin in Moscow Oblast.