Arzamas, Historic trade center in Nizhegorod Oblast, Russia
Arzamas stands on the high right bank of the Tesha River, 410 kilometers east of Moscow, with a population of 103,629 inhabitants in 2024.
Ivan the Terrible founded Arzamas in 1578 on Mordvin lands, establishing it as a fortress to protect the southeastern borders of the Russian state.
The Alexander Stupin art school operated in Arzamas from 1802 to 1862, producing notable Russian artists including Vasily Perov and establishing regional artistic traditions.
The Arzamas Machine-Building Plant manufactures military vehicles and specialized civilian automotive products as part of the GAZ holding company, providing employment for local residents.
The city coat of arms features red and green rafters on a golden field, representing the historical battle between Moscow and the Kazan Khanate.
Location: Arzamas Urban Okrug
Inception: 1578
Elevation above the sea: 150 m
Website: http://арзамас.рф
GPS coordinates: 55.38333,43.80000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14
Resurrection Cathedral, Arzamas
932 m
Saint Nicholas Monastery, Arzamas
954 m
Annunciation Church
1.1 km
Church of the Nativity of Christ
1.5 km
Gaidar Park in Arzamas
2.6 km
Arzamas History & Arts Museum
1 km
Church of the Theotokos of the Sign (Arzamas)
1.2 km
Transfiguration Cathedral
1.2 km
Church of the Theotokos Life Giving Spring
957 m
Saint John the Evangelist Church (Arzamas)
2.5 km
Arzamas Drama Theatre
2.3 km
Church of the Theotokos of Tikhvin (Arzamas)
2 km
Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Our Lady
1 km
Church of the Theotokos of Smolensk
1.5 km
Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit (Arzamas)
1.1 km
Church of Elias the Prophet
1.5 km
Arzamas metochion of Troitsky Serafimo-Diveyevsky Convent
1.5 km
Our Lady of Kazan church in Arzamas
1.1 km
Epiphany church, Arzamas
967 m
Transfiguration Monastery, Arzamas
1.2 km
Magistrate Building, Arzamas
1 km
Saint Nicholas Church, Arzamas
962 m
Храм Святителя Николы Чудотворца
1.4 km
Church of the Entry into Jerusalem (Arzamas)
1.3 km
Church of Saint Andrew
1.5 km
Former City Duma building, Arzamas
924 m
Volodarskogo Street 9, Arzamas
1.1 km
Berezin Street 10, Arzamas
758 mReviews
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