Rybnaya Sloboda (russian: Ры́бная Слобода́, literally ''Fish Sloboda''; tt-Cyrl, Балык Бистәсе) is an types of inhabited localities in Russia, urban locality (an urban-type settlement) and the administrative center of Rybno-Slobodsky District in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, located on the right bank of the Kama River. As of the Russian Census (2010), 2010 Census, its population was 7,684.

History

It was established in the second half of the 16th century''Inhabited Localities of the Republic of Tatarstan'', p. 231 and was granted urban-type settlement status in 2004. In the 19th century, it was known for its jewelry and lace artisans. Rybnaya Sloboda has been serving as a district administrative center since 1927.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the subdivisions of Russia#Administrative divisions, framework of administrative divisions, the urban-type settlement of Rybnaya Sloboda serves as the administrative center of Rybno-Slobodsky District, of which it is a part.Order #01-02/9 As a subdivisions of Russia#Municipal divisions, municipal division, Rybnaya Sloboda is incorporated within Rybno-Slobodsky Municipal District as Rybnaya Sloboda Urban Settlement.Law #37-ZRT

Economy

As of 1997, local industrial facilities included several construction enterprises and a butter factory. Rybnaya Sloboda serves as a port on the Kama River. The nearest railway station is Kazan railway station, Kazan, to the northwest.

Demographics

As of 1989, the population was mostly Tatars, Tatar (60%) and Russians, Russian (37%).

Culture and education

Rybnaya Sloboda is home to a museum of military glory. There are two secondary schools and a vocational school.

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* * * {{Use mdy dates, date=December 2016 Urban-type settlements in the Republic of Tatarstan Populated places on the Kama River Laishevsky Uyezd