Ryazan

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Ryazan

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Ryazan is a city and the administrative center of Ryazan Oblast, Russia, situated on the Oka River. It served as a crucial point during the Mongol invasion of 1237, being one of the first cities to be razed. The city's history traces back to 1095, initially known as Pereslavl.

Statistics

Area

224.00 km²

Population

524,927

Location