Malmyzh

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Coordinates: 56.5172° N 50.6917° E

Malmyzh (Russian: Малмыж) is a town in Kirov Oblast, Russia, located on the Shoshma River (Vyatka's tributary), near its confluence with the Zasora, Moksha, and Krupny Lach Rivers, 294 km southeast of Kirov. Population: 9,318 (2002 Census); 10,699 (1989 Census).

It was first mentioned as the Mari village of Malmyzh in the 15th century. A fortress was built here in 1584. Town status since 1780.


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

Belaya Kholunitsa | Kirovo-Chepetsk | Kirs | Kotelnich | Luza | Malmyzh | Murashi | Nolinsk | Omutninsk | Orlov | Slobodskoy | Sosnovka | Sovetsk | Urzhum | Vyatskiye Polyany | Yaransk | Zuyevka


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