Urzhum, Russia
Уржум
Urzhum is a town of 11,333 people in Kirov Oblast, Russia, founded in 1584.
Why visit Urzhum
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include 888, Гимназия г. Уржума and Urzhum Memorial Museum of S.M. Kirov.
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About Urzhum
Urzhum (Russian: Уржу́м; Mari: Вӱрзым, Vürzym or Ӱржӱм, Üržüm) is a town and the administrative center of Urzhumsky District in Kirov Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Urzhumka River about 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) from its confluence with the Vyatka River. Population: 10,213 (2010 census); 11,514 (2002 census); 12,101 (1989 Soviet census).
From the Wikipedia article Urzhum, Urzhumsky District, Kirov Oblast (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks11
Баня Самарцевых, в которой С.М.Киров печатал революционные листовки в 1903-1904 гг.
Museum · 0.6 km
72 улица Кирова, Уржум
Военный комиссариат Уржумского и Лебяжского районов
Monument and historic site · 0.7 km
7 Советская площадь
Колокольня Митрофановской кладбищенской церкви
Monument and historic site · Russian Orthodox
Воинам-уржумцам, погибшим в годы Великой Отечественной войны
Monument and historic site · 0.6 km
Дом, в котором в 1886 г. родился и жил до 1894 г. Киров Сергей Миронович
Monument and historic site · 0.6 km
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship2
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Church · Russian Orthodox · 0.7 km
34 Советская улица, Уржум
History
It was first mentioned in 1554 as a Mari town. The town was named after the river, although the name has no reliable etymology. In 1584, Urzhum was refounded as a Russian fortress with the aim of keeping down Mari and Tatar revolts. Town status was granted to it in 1796.
From the History section of Urzhum, Urzhumsky District, Kirov Oblast on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Уржумский государственный аграрно-технический техникум
School · 1.1 km
21 улица Яранский тракт
Healthcare11
Map of Urzhum
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Arkul’ 19 km north, about 19 min by car
- Medvedok 31 km north, about 31 min by car
- Mari-Turek 43 km southwest, about 43 min by car
- Yeleyevo 45 km southwest, about 45 min by car
- Nolinsk 50 km north, about 50 min by car
- Nema 53 km northeast, about 53 min by car
- Sernur 55 km west, about 55 min by car
- Paran’ga 58 km southwest, about 58 min by car
- Kil’mez’ 67 km east, about 1 h by car
- Kuzhener 74 km southwest, 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
- Уржум знак, Snowleopard, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Жилой дом улица Ёлкина, 60, Sergst4, CC BY-SA 4.0
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