Rusava
Introduction '''Rusava''' is a municipality and village in Kroměříž District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.
Etymology The village was named after the stream that flows through it. The name of the stream was derived from ''rusá'', i. e. red. The stream was named after red clay, which turns the water red during rains.
Geography Rusava is located about  east of Kroměříž and  north of Zlín. It lies in the Hostýn-Vsetín Mountains. The highest point of is the Skalný mountain with an elevation of . The municipality is situated at the confluence of the Rusava and Ráztoka streams.
History Rusava was founded in 1657 by Jan Rottal. Until 1918, it was named Rottalovice after its founder.
Economy Rusava is known as a recreational centre with several larger recreational facilities and hundreds of holiday cottages.
Sport A ski resort with three ski lifts is located in Rusava.
Sights The main landmark of Rusava is the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It was built in the late Baroque style in 1779.A museum with the history of the village is located in Rusava.
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