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Ruskeasuo

Coordinates:60°12′N24°54′E/ 60.200°N 24.900°E/60.200; 24.900
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Ruskeasuo(BrunakärrinSwedish,verbatim "Brown swamp" ) is aneighbourhoodofHelsinki(Helsingfors in Swedish), about 3 kilometres north of the city center.

With a population of 2670 (year 2005), Ruskeasuo is a rather quiet residential area. Buildings byMannerheimintieare typically 6-8 floors high from 1950s. Between Mannerheimintie and Central Park, low-rise buildings are dominant.

Theequestriandressageandeventingcompetitions for the1952 Summer Olympicstook place at their sports hall.

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60°12′N24°54′E/ 60.200°N 24.900°E/60.200; 24.900