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Ryazan, Russia

Ryazan is the largest city and the administrative center of Ryazan Oblast, Russia. The city is located on the banks of the Oka River in Central Russia, 196 km (122 mi) southeast of Moscow.

Type CityPopulation 524,927

Why go

  • City in Ryazan Oblast, Russia.
  • Served by Dyagilevo Air Base.

History

Ryazan is the largest city and the administrative center of Ryazan Oblast, Russia. The city is located on the banks of the Oka River in Central Russia, 196 km (122 mi) southeast of Moscow. As of the 2010 Census, Ryazan had a population of 524,927, making it the 33rd most populated city in Russia, and the fourth most populated in Central Russia after Moscow, Voronezh, and Yaroslavl.

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Italian, Japanese, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Sushi, Restaurant · Сеть ресторанов и служба доставки благородной японской кухни и фирменной пиццы на тонком… · eda1.ru
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 07:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 13 Солотчинское шоссе, Рязань · mcdonalds.ru
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00;Sa-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · coffee-like.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · kfc.ru
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Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · rn.avtosushi.ru
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:55-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 21А Московское шоссе · burgerkingrus.ru
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · vkusnoitochka.ru
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Potato, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · kartoshka.com
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Airports

Rybatskaya Airstrip 8.2 km to the centre
RYA, RU
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Protasovo Regional Airport 19 km to the centre
Listvyanka, RYA, RU
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Getting there by ferry

Пригородная пристань
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dyagilevo Air Base; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Пригородная пристань, 3 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ryazan, Russia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.