Coat of arms Flag Federal subject Ryazan Oblast Town of district significance Ryazhsk | Country Russia Administrative district Ryazhsky District Local time Saturday 3:42 PM | |
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Administrative center of Ryazhsky District, town of district significance of Ryazhsk Weather 2°C, Wind NW at 14 km/h, 54% Humidity | ||
Ryazhsk (Russian: Ряжск) is town and the administrative center of Ryazhsky District in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, located 115 kilometers (71 mi) south of Ryazan, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 21,674 (2010 Census); 22,850 (2002 Census); 27,217; (1989 Census) 26,000 (1974).
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Map of Ryazhsk, Ryazan Oblast, Russia
History
It has been known to exist 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.
Administrative and municipal status
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Ryazhsk serves as the administrative center of Ryazhsky District. As an administrative division, it is incorporated within Ryazhsky District as the town of district significance of Ryazhsk. As a municipal division, the town of district significance of Ryazhsk is incorporated within Ryazhsky Municipal District as Ryazhskoye Urban Settlement.