Gus-Zhelezny
Гусь-Железный | |
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Coordinates: 55°03′N 41°09′E / 55.050°N 41.150°E | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Ryazan Oblast |
Administrative district | Kasimovsky District |
Population | |
• Total | 2,115 |
• Estimate (2018)[2] | 1,805 (−14.7%) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK [3]) |
Postal code(s)[4] | |
OKTMO ID | 61608154051 |
Gus-Zhelezny (Russian: Гусь-Желе́зный, lit. iron goose) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) in Kasimovsky District of Ryazan Oblast, Russia. Population: 2,115 (2010 Russian census);[1] 2,442 (2002 Census);[5] 2,809 (1989 Soviet census).[6]
It was founded in the 18th century on the Gus River's bank.
The main point of interest of Gus-Zhelezny is the 19th century Russian orthodox Trinity Cathedral, built in a rare for Russia Gothic Revival style with elements of neobaroque and neoclassicism.