Ruská Bystrá
Village and municipality in Slovakia
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Ruská Bystrá is a village and municipality in the Sobrance District in the Košice Region of east Slovakia.
Ruská Bystrá
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| Coordinates: 48.85°N 22.30°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Sobrance District |
| First mentioned | 1405 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.77 km2 (4.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 418 m (1,371 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 109 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 726 4[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SO |
| Website | www |
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1405. There is a Church of St. Nicholas in Ruská Bystrá built at the beginning of the 18th century which has just 2 towers and the shape of its almost perfect geometric roof resembles traditional houses of peasants. Interior with religious artefacts dates back to the 18th century as well.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 418 metres (1,371 ft)[2] and covers an area of 11.77 km2 (4.54 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 156 | 132 | 118 | 109 |
| Difference | −15.38% | −10.60% | −7.62% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 107 | 109 |
| Difference | +1.86% |
It has a population of 109 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
In year 2021 was 108 people by ethnicity 98 as Slovak, 40 as Rusyn, 3 as Not found out, 1 as Czech and 1 as Ukrainian.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
| Religion | Number | Fraction |
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| Greek Catholic Church | 93 | 86.11% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 8 | 7.41% |
| Not found out | 3 | 2.78% |
| None | 3 | 2.78% |
| Total | 108 |
In year 2021 was 108 people by religion 93 from Greek Catholic Church, 8 from Roman Catholic Church, 3 from Not found out, 3 from None and 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church.
Facilities
The village has a public library
