Rutul (rural locality)

A Rutul is a type of rural locality, specifically found in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia. These localities are typically villages or settlements inhabited primarily by the Rutul people, an indigenous Lezgic ethnic group. The term "Rutul" in this context functions as both the ethnonym and the toponym, indicating a place where Rutuls reside. The administrative structure and socio-economic characteristics of a Rutul rural locality are generally consistent with other rural settlements in Dagestan, although the cultural identity and language of its inhabitants are distinct. Information regarding specific Rutul rural localities, such as their population, economy, and infrastructure, can vary significantly.