Ryazhsk

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Ryazhsk (Russian: Ряжск) is town in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, located some 115 km south of Ryazan. Population: 22,850 (2002 Census); 26,000 (1974).

The town of Ryazhsk is known to have been existing since 1502. In the late 16th century, it was a part of the Great Abatis Border and guarded the Ryazhsk portage from the Don to the Oka River.


Coat of arms of Ryazan Oblast Cities and towns in Ryazan Oblast Flag of Russia
Administrative center: Ryazan

Kasimov | Korablino | Mikhaylov | Novomichurinsk | Ryazhsk | Rybnoye | Sasovo | Shatsk | Skopin | Spas-Klepiki | Spassk-Ryazansky

Coordinates: 53°42′N 40°04′E

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