Gus-Zhelezny
Urban-type settlement in Ryazan Oblast, Russia
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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 census);[1] 2,442 (2002 census);[4] 2,809 (1989 Soviet census).[5]
Gus-Zhelezny
Гусь-Железный | |
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Trinity Cathedral in Gus-Zhelezny | |
 Flag .gif) Coat of arms | |
 Interactive map of Gus-Zhelezny | |
  Gus-Zhelezny Location of Gus-Zhelezny  Gus-Zhelezny Gus-Zhelezny (Ryazan Oblast) | |
| Coordinates: 55°03′N 41°09′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Ryazan Oblast |
| Administrative district | Kasimovsky District |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,115 |
• Estimate (2023) | 1,841 (−13%) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (MSK  [2]) |
| Postal code[3] | 391320 |
| OKTMO ID | 61608154051 |
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.
