Ruská
Ruská
Dobóruszka | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Ruská Location of Ruská in the Košice Region  Ruská Location of Ruská in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°32′N 22°09′E / 48.53°N 22.15°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Košice Region |
| District | Michalovce District |
| First mentioned | 1195 |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.90 km2 (4.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 613 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 767 7[2] |
| Area code | +421 56[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | MI |
| Website | www |
Ruská (Hungarian: Dobóruszka) is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1195. This makes it one of the oldest recorded villages in not only Michalovce District but in the entire Košice Region.
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 103 metres (338 ft)[2] and covers an area of 11.90 km2 (4.59 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 571 | 592 | 613 | 613 |
| Difference | +3.67% | +3.54% | +0% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 615 | 613 |
| Difference | −0.32% |
It has a population of 613 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Hungarian | 418 | 68.63% |
| Romani | 116 | 19.04% |
| Slovak | 79 | 12.97% |
| Not found out | 23 | 3.77% |
| Total | 609 |
In year 2021 was 609 people by ethnicity 418 as Hungarian, 116 as Romani, 79 as Slovak, 23 as Not found out and 1 as Russian.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church | 357 | 58.62% |
| Calvinist Church | 143 | 23.48% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 43 | 7.06% |
| None | 38 | 6.24% |
| Not found out | 19 | 3.12% |
| Evangelical Church | 8 | 1.31% |
| Total | 609 |
In year 2021 was 609 people by religion 357 from Roman Catholic Church, 143 from Calvinist Church, 43 from Greek Catholic Church, 38 from None, 19 from Not found out, 8 from Evangelical Church and 1 from Other.
Famous people
- Burial site of István Dobó, Hungarian captain of Eger
Culture
The village has a small public library and an association football pitch.
References
- 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.