Ruza, Administrative town in Moscow Oblast, Russia
Located 100 kilometers west of Moscow, Ruza stands on the banks of its namesake river at an elevation of 190 meters.
First documented in 1328, Ruza developed as a strategic fortress protecting Moscow from western invasions during the medieval period.
The town maintains a regional museum displaying artifacts from various periods, including items from its time as part of the Principality of Zvenigorod.
Ruza functions as the administrative center of Ruzsky District, providing essential government services to residents of the surrounding municipalities.
German forces occupied Ruza for 84 days between October 1941 and January 1942 during their advance toward Moscow.
Location: Moscow Oblast
Inception: 1328
Elevation above the sea: 190 m
Website: https://ruzaregion.ru
GPS coordinates: 55.69889,36.19528
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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Dorokhovo
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Volynshino estate
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Ruza Kremlin
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Ruza Regional Museum
120 m
Church of the Intercession in Ruza
639 m
Church of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki in Ruza
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Biostation Glubokoe ozero
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Church of the Resurrection
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Church of Our Lady the Sign, Komlevo
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Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Ruza
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Ruza children center
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Музей истории Рузской милиции
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