Ruski Bór was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Reußwalde, OF..
The place is now called Ruski Bór and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reußwalde, OF. | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Ruski Bór | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Ruski Bór | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |