Ružinov

Ružinov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈruʐinɔw], Hungarian: Ruzsinó/Főrév, German: Rosenheim) is a borough of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, located in the Bratislava II district. It is the city's second most populated borough, housing over 80,000 inhabitants and its Nivy neighbourhood is the place of the emerging new city center of Bratislava. Ružinov features extensive residential areas, as well as major industrial facilities and transport infrastructure including the Milan Rastislav Štefánik international airport and the D1 motorway. The borough features the Slovnaft refinery, Avion Shopping Park mall, Ružinov hospital, Štrkovec lake, Zlaté Piesky recreational area and numerous schools and churches. Location Ružinov is bordered by the borough of Old Town to the north-west, Nové Mesto to the north, Rača and Vajnory to the north-east, Podunajské Biskupice to the south and Petržalka to the west across the river Danube connected by the Prístavný most. The municipality lies at an altitude of 134 metres (440 ft) and covers an area of 39.70 km2 (15.33 sq mi) (2025). Division Ružinov is divided into the following neighborhoods: Vlčie hrdlo Nivy Prievoz Trávniky Štrkovec Pošeň Ostredky Trnávka Ružinov is cadastrially divided into three parts: Ružinov, Nivy and Trnávka. History In place of today's Ružinov there were originally meadows, pastures, grasslands and woodland, interspersed with islands and channels of the Danube. The people living here worked in agriculture, ranching and logging. In the 19th century, the agricultural character of the area was slowly disappearing, as many new factories were built in the area. The current name was only coined in the 20th century, and is based on the term Ružový ostrov, which translates as the Rose Island (German: Rosenheim). Characteristics Today, Ružinov is a location for many industrial businesses, shopping centres, financial businesses and banks. Industrial plants such as Slovnaft and Gumon, and the cargo Port of Bratislava, are located here. Apart from the chemical industry it is home to food and construction industries. The Miletičova Open-air Market, Bratislava's largest and most frequented, is also located in Ružinov. The Milan Rastislav Štefánik international airport is also located here. The largest shopping center in Slovakia Avion Shopping Park is based in Ružinov, with the Ikea store and surrounded by new office buildings and two hotels (Hotel Gate One Bratislava and Chopin Airport Hotel). Despite its industrial character, Ružinov is considered to be a relatively green part of Bratislava. In contrast to other city districts, it is rich in streams and lakes (such as Rohlík lake), with a total water area of 616,000 m2. At the heart of Ružinov there is the Štrkovec Lake area, a major recreational and sporting centre for Bratislava. Other lakes include Zlaté Piesky, a major summer resort, and Rohlík. Population It has a population of 84,233 people (31 December 2025). Ethnicity In year 2021 was 81,004 people by ethnicity 69,691 as Slovak, 7572 as Not found out, 2213 as Hungarian, 1258 as Czech, 862 as Other, 426 as Rusyn, 340 as German, 273 as Russian, 252 as Ukrainian, 169 as Vietnamese, 156 as Chinese, 141 as Italian, 121 as Bulgarian, 102 as Polish, 94 as Jewish, 92 as Romani, 92 as Moravian, 81 as French, 78 as Croatian, 74 as Serbian, 65 as Albanian, 64 as Austrian, 57 as Romanian, 57 as Greek, 20 as Turkish, 17 as Irish, 17 as Canadian, 14 as English, 13 as Korean, 9 as Iranian and 4 as Silesian. 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 In year 2021 was 81,004 people by religion 35,070 from None, 30,220 from Roman Catholic Church, 7595 from Not found out, 3570 from Evangelical Church, 1044 from Greek Catholic Church, 487 from Eastern Orthodox Church, 434 from Other, 404 from Ad hoc movements, 261 from Other and not ascertained christian church, 260 from Calvinist Church, 224 from Buddhism, 222 from Jehovah's Witnesses, 206 from Christian Congregations in Slovakia, 182 from Islam, 162 from Church of the Brethren, 142 from Jewish community, 134 from Baptists Church, 111 from Apostolic Church, 66 from Paganism and natural spirituality, 48 from Seventh-day Adventist Church, 46 from United Methodist Church, 40 from Hinduism, 34 from Old Catholic Church, 23 from Czechoslovak Hussite Church, 11 from Bahá'i Community and 8 from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Politics Ružinov local government was established by the elections in November 1990 and in December 1990, it founded the municipal office of the Ružinov borough. Over time, the number of members of the local parliament was reduced from 60 to 25. List of mayors of Ružinov and political parties that nominated them: 1990 – 1994 – Jozef Olejár (VPN) 1994 – 1998 – Richard Volek (ĽS-HZDS, SNS, KSÚ) 1998 – 2002 – Pavol Kubovič (SDK) 2002 – 2006 – Pavol Kubovič (SDKÚ, KDH, ANO, SMK) 2006 – 2010 – Slavomír Drozd (Smer-SD, SMK, ĽS-HZDS, SF) 2010 – 2014 - Dušan Pekár (KDH) 2014 – 2018 – Dušan Pekár (KDH, OĽaNO, Nova, Zmena zdola, Demokratická únia Slovenska, OKS, SMK-MKP) 2018 – 2022 – Martin Chren (New Majority (Slovakia), ran as an independent candidate) Media Ružinovské echo - local monthly magazine, established in 1992 TV Ružinov - local TV station, established in May 1996 as TV RIK Both media are published and operated by the municipal company TVR a RE, s.r.o. Religion Ružinov belongs into three Roman Catholic parishes (Farnosť Bratislava ‐ Prievoz, Farnosť Bratislava ‐ Márie pomocnice kresťanov, Farnosť Bratislava – Trnávka), one Protestant parish (Evanjelický cirkevný zbor AV Bratislava – Prievoz) and one Eastern Orthodox Church parish (Pravoslávna cirkevná obec Bratislava). The borough features the following churches: Orthodox Church of Saint Rastislav (Chrám svätého Rastislava) on Tomášikova Street, consecrated in May 2013. Roman Catholic Church of Virgin Mary Help of Christians (Kostol Márie Pomocnice kresťanov a Dom saleziánov dona Bosca) on Miletičova Street No. 7, consecrated in 1990 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Don Bosco and Salesian Institute at Dornkappl (Kostol sv. D. Bosca a Saleziánsky ústav na Dornkappli), Okružná Street No. 11, consecrated in 1938 Protestant Lutheran Church in Prievoz (Kostol Evanjelickej cirkvi a. v. Prievoz), Radničné námestie No. 2, consecrated in 1925 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Vincent de Paul (Kostol sv. Vincenta de Paul) on Tomášikova street, consecrated in 2000 Education Ružinov is home to several high schools, 9 elementary schools and 11 kindergartens. It also houses the Pan-European University on Tomášikova Street and the Faculty of Social and Economic Studies of the Comenius University on Mlynské luhy Street. Elementary schools: ZŠ Borodáčova Street, ZŠ Drieňová Street, ZŠ Kulíškova Street, ZŠ Medzilaborecká Street, ZŠ Mierová Street, ZŠ Nevädzová Street, ZŠ Ostredková Street, ZŠ Ružová dolina Street, ZŠ Vrútocká Street There is also the United Church School of Saint Vincent de Paul which combines an elementary school and high school Public kindergartens and their allocated classes: MŠ Bancíkovej Street 2, MŠ Exnárova Street 6, MŠ Miletičova Street 37 (including MŠ Gemerská Street 4), MŠ Medzilaborecká Street 4 (including Haburská Street 4), MŠ Piesočná Street 2 (including MŠ Rádiová 52 and MŠ Vietnamská 13), MŠ Západná Street 2), MŠ Prešovská Street 28 (including MŠ Palkovičova Street 11/A), MŠ Pivonková Street 9 (including MŠ Astrová Street 5, MŠ Nevädzová Street 12 and MŠ Šalviová Street 5), MŠ Habarka, Stálicova Street 2 (including MŠ Haburská Street 6), MŠ Šťastná Street 26, MŠ Velehradská Street 24 (including MŠ Budovateľská Street 10 and MŠ Tekovská Street 7, 9) In the school year 2012/2013, 586 children were accepted into the seven Ružinov kindergartens, 229 children were rejected due to lack of space. In the school year 2016/2017, 658 children were accepted into the eleven Ružinov kindergartens. Sports Many sporting clubs are based in Ružinov, including the FK Rapid football club, the Slávia UK volleyball club, the Dunajplavba wrestling club and the street hockey club ŠK H.O.K. Nivy. Gallery References External links Official website Facts on Bratislava-Ruzinov