Shatsk, Russia

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Coat of arms of Shatsk
Coat of arms of Shatsk

Shatsk (Russian: Шацк) is a town in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, located on the Shacha River (Tsna's tributary) some 145 km southeast of Ryazan. Population: 7,300 (2005 est.); 7,563 (2002 Census).

Shatsk was founded in 1553 as a military outpost for defending the southern borders of the principality of Muscovy. It was chartered by Catherine the Great in 1779.

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Cities and towns in Ryazan Oblast
Administrative center: Ryazan
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Coordinates: 54°01′N, 41°42′E

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