Ruzhyn, Urban settlement in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine.
The settlement spans across 6 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 214 meters above sea level in western Ukraine.
First documented in 1071, Ruzhyn received its current name in 1596 when Count Kirik Ruzhynsky changed it from the original name Sherbiv.
The settlement developed into a center for Jewish learning and culture, particularly through the establishment of educational institutions for different ethnic communities.
The settlement maintains regional importance within Zhytomyr Oblast through its administrative functions and connections with surrounding municipalities.
Archaeological findings near Ruzhyn include artifacts from the Trypillian culture dating back to approximately 5000 BCE.
Location: Zhytomyr Oblast
Elevation above the sea: 214 m
Part of: Ruzhyn Raion
GPS coordinates: 49.72333,29.22139
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:02
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