Malmyzh, Russia
Малмыж
Malmyzh is a town of 8,990 people in Kirov Oblast, Russia, founded in 1501.
Why visit Malmyzh
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Weather in Malmyzh
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About Malmyzh
Malmyzh (Russian: Малмы́ж; Mari: Малмыж, occasionally called Malmış/Малмыш in Tatar) is a town and the administrative center of Malmyzhsky District in Kirov Oblast, Russia, located on the Shoshma River (Vyatka's tributary), near its confluence with the Zasora, Moksha, and Krupny Lach Rivers, 294 kilometers (183 mi) southeast of Kirov, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 8,265 (2010 census); 9,318 (2002 census); 10,699 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Malmyzh, Kirov Oblast (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
History
It was first mentioned as the Mari village of Malmyzh in the 15th century. Malmyzh was the capital of Mari Malmyzh principality subordinated to Kazan. Mari prince Boltush (Poltysh) offered resistance to Russian offensive and was killed by a cannonball on April 26, 1553. Russian fortress was built here in 1584 to suppress recalcitrant Mari people. It was granted town status in 1780.
From the History section of Malmyzh, Kirov Oblast on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Healthcare2
Map of Malmyzh
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Baltasi 35 km southwest, about 35 min by car
- Kukmor 39 km south, about 39 min by car
- Vyatskiye Polyany 40 km southeast, about 40 min by car
- Shemordan 41 km southwest, about 41 min by car
- Krasnaya Polyana 42 km southeast, about 42 min by car
- Sosnovka 47 km southeast, about 47 min by car
- Kil’mez’ 53 km northeast, about 53 min by car
- Kizner 58 km southeast, about 58 min by car
- Arsk 69 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Urzhum 78 km northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Epiphany Cathedral in Malmyzh, Kirov Oblast, Alx0yago, CC BY-SA 4.0
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