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The arms were granted in 1925. | The arms were granted in 1925. | ||
In the 13<sup>th</sup> century Germans built the | In the 13<sup>th</sup> century Germans built the Rūjen castle at the Rūja river, where important trade ways have crossed. The town around the castle is first mentioned in 1461. | ||
In 1896 the narrow-gauge railway Valka-Pernava was built, and it initiated the development of the town. City rights were granted in 1920. | In 1896 the narrow-gauge railway Valka-Pernava was built, and it initiated the development of the town. City rights were granted in 1920. | ||
The arms show three flax blossoms and a flax sheaf, because | The arms show three flax blossoms and a flax sheaf, because Rūjiena is famous by the flax cultivation and linen production. | ||
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