# Rudny

> Quarry and industrial city in the European part, Kostanay region of Kazakhstan

**Wikidata**: [Q1008853](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1008853)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudny,_Kazakhstan)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/rudny

## Summary
Rudny is a city of regional significance in the Kostanay region of Kazakhstan, known for its quarrying and industrial activities. Founded in 1955, it is located in the European part of Kazakhstan and serves as a key industrial hub in the region. The city has a population of over 128,000 as of 2014 and is governed from its official website at [rudny.gov.kz](http://rudny.gov.kz).

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1955.
- Located in the Kostanay region of Kazakhstan.
- Population: 128,234 (as of 2014); previous counts include 109,707 (1979), 125,245 (1989), 109,515 (1999), 109,659 (2009), and 115,297 (2019).
- Coordinates: 52.9667° N, 63.1167° E.
- Area: 193.13 km².
- Timezone: UTC+06:00.
- Official language label: Рудный.
- Postal codes: 111500–111501.
- Instance of: city, city of regional significance.
- Sitelink count: 37.
- Native label: Рудный.
- Website: [rudny.gov.kz](http://rudny.gov.kz).
- Image: [РИИ building](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/РИИ.jpg).
- Winter view: [Rudny Thermal Power Plant](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/ТЭЦ_Рудный.jpeg).
- Coat of arms: [Coat of arms of Rudnyi](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Coat_of_arms_of_Rudnyi.png).
- Encyclopædia Britannica ID: place/Rudnyy.
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Portal ID: rudnyi-2b1616.
- Category for people born here: [Q18668306](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18668306).
- Category for associated people: [Q10207160](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10207160).
- Category for people buried here: [Q32376689](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q32376689).
- Category for deaths in Rudniy: [Category:Deaths in Rudniy](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Category:Deaths_in_Rudniy).
- Category for honorary citizens: [Q97415444](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97415444).
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 10, p. 13.
- OpenStreetMap relation ID: 4469413.
- Wikimapia ID: 1815956.
- Freebase ID: /m/0ggtn9.
- GeoNames ID: 1519843.
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -2342804.
- WHO'S ON FIRST ID: 421198737.
- Wikipedia languages: 36 languages including ar, en, ru, zh, fr, de, es, and more.
- Commons category: Rudnyy.
- Wikipedia title: Rudny, Kazakhstan.
- Aliases: Rudny, Kazakhstan; Rudnyi; Rudnyj; ルードヌイ.

## FAQs

### What is Rudny known for?
Rudny is known as a quarry and industrial city in the Kostanay region of Kazakhstan. It plays a significant role in the region's industrial economy and has been a center for mining and quarrying activities since its founding in 1955.

### Where is Rudny located?
Rudny is located in the European part of Kazakhstan, specifically in the Kostanay region. Its geographic coordinates are 52.9667° N, 63.1167° E.

### What is the population of Rudny?
As of 2014, the population of Rudny was 128,234. Earlier censuses recorded 109,707 (1979), 125,245 (1989), 109,515 (1999), 109,659 (2009), and 115,297 (2019).

### What is the official website of Rudny?
The official website of Rudny is [rudny.gov.kz](http://rudny.gov.kz).

### What is the time zone of Rudny?
Rudny is in the UTC+06:00 time zone.

### What is the area of Rudny?
Rudny covers an area of 193.13 square kilometers.

### What are the postal codes for Rudny?
The postal codes for Rudny are 111500–111501.

### What is the native name of Rudny?
The native name of Rudny is Рудный.

### What languages is Rudny described in on Wikipedia?
Rudny is described in 36 languages on Wikipedia, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.

### What is the coat of arms of Rudny?
The coat of arms of Rudny can be found [here](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Coat_of_arms_of_Rudnyi.png).

### What is the significance of Rudny in Kazakhstan?
Rudny is a major industrial and quarrying center in the Kostanay region, contributing significantly to the regional economy. It is also notable for its historical development since 1955 and its role in the industrialization of northern Kazakhstan.

## Why It Matters
Rudny plays a critical role in Kazakhstan's industrial sector, particularly in quarrying and mineral extraction. As a city of regional significance, it contributes to the economic development of the Kostanay region and serves as a hub for technical education and industrial innovation. Its population and infrastructure reflect its importance in the post-Soviet industrial landscape of Kazakhstan.

## Notable For
- Being a major quarrying and industrial center in northern Kazakhstan.
- Hosting the Rudny Industrial Institute (РИИ), a key technical education institution.
- Serving as a city of regional significance with a population exceeding 100,000.
- Having a well-documented demographic history with multiple census data points.
- Being featured in multiple international encyclopedias and geographic databases.

## Body

### History
Rudny was founded in 1955 and quickly developed into an industrial and quarrying center in the Kostanay region. The city's growth was driven by the need for mineral extraction and industrial development in northern Kazakhstan. Over the decades, Rudny has experienced population fluctuations, with the most recent census in 2019 recording 115,297 residents.

### Geography and Infrastructure
Rudny is located in the European part of Kazakhstan, with coordinates 52.9667° N, 63.1167° E. The city spans an area of 193.13 square kilometers and operates in the UTC+06:00 time zone. It is accessible via the official website [rudny.gov.kz](http://rudny.gov.kz), which provides municipal information and services.

### Demographics
The city's population has varied over time:
- 1979: 109,707
- 1989: 125,245
- 1999: 109,515
- 2009: 109,659
- 2014: 128,234
- 2019: 115,297

### Culture and Identity
Rudny is officially named Рудный in Russian and is recognized under the native label Рудный. The city's coat of arms is available on Wikimedia Commons. It is also notable for its inclusion in the Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia and various international geographic databases.

### Digital Presence and Data Identifiers
Rudny is indexed in numerous digital systems:
- **OpenStreetMap**: Relation ID 4469413
- **GeoNames**: ID 1519843
- **Freebase**: /m/0ggtn9
- **Wikimapia**: ID 1815956
- **WHO'S ON FIRST**: ID 421198737
- **Encyclopædia Britannica**: place/Rudnyy
- **Great Russian Encyclopedia Portal**: rudnyi-2b1616

### Notable Categories and Associations
- **Category for people born here**: [Q18668306](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18668306)
- **Category for associated people**: [Q10207160](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10207160)
- **Category for deaths in Rudniy**: [Category:Deaths in Rudniy](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Category:Deaths_in_Rudniy)
- **Category for honorary citizens**: [Q97415444](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q97415444)

### Languages and International Recognition
Rudny is documented in 36 languages on Wikipedia, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian. This multilingual presence underscores its international recognition and relevance.

### Visual and Historical Documentation
Rudny is visually represented through:
- [Image of the RII building](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/РИИ.jpg)
- [Winter view of the Thermal Power Plant](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/ТЭЦ_Рудный.jpeg)
- [Coat of arms](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Coat_of_arms_of_Rudnyi.png)

### Governance and Administration
Rudny is governed locally, with administrative and informational resources available through [rudny.gov.kz](http://rudny.gov.kz). The city's postal codes are 111500–111501, and it is classified as a city of regional significance in Kazakhstan.

### Industrial and Educational Significance
Rudny Industrial Institute (РИИ) is a key educational institution in the city. The city's role in quarrying and industrial production makes it a vital part of Kazakhstan's economic infrastructure.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. 1979 Soviet census
3. 1989 Soviet census
4. Population Census in Kazakhstan (1999)
5. [Source](http://stat.gov.kz/api/getFile/?docId=ESTAT305821)
6. GeoNames
7. [Source](http://rudny.gov.kz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82&Itemid=213&lang=ru)