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.
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Cities and towns in Ryazan Oblast |  |
| Administrative center: Ryazan Kasimov | Korablino | Mikhaylov | Novomichurinsk | Ryazhsk | Rybnoye | Sasovo | Shatsk | Skopin | Spas-Klepiki | Spassk-Ryazansky |
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