Sudzha

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Sudzha (Russian: Суджа) is a town in Kursk Oblast, Russia, located on the rivers Sudzha and Olyoshnya some 105 km southwest of Kursk. Population: 6,800 (2005 est.); 7,045 (2002 Census).

Sudzha was founded in the 17th century as a part of the system of fortifications defending the southern approaches to Moscow. It was granted town status in 1664.


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

Dmitriyev-Lgovsky | Fatezh | Kurchatov | Lgov | Oboyan | Rylsk | Shchigry | Sudzha | Zheleznogorsk

Coordinates: 51°12′N 35°16′E


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