Ruda was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Deutsch Eisenberg.
The place is now called Ruda and belongs to Czech Republic.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsch Eisenberg | Austro-Hungary | Römerstadt | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Německá Ruda | Austro-Hungary | Römerstadt | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Německá Ruda | Czechoslovakia | Rýmařov | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Deutsch Eisenberg | Czechoslovakia | Rýmařov | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Deutsch Eisenberg | German Empire | Römerstadt | 1938 |
| Ruda | Czechoslovakia | Rýmařov | 1945 |
| Ruda | Czechoslovakia | Bruntál | 1992 |
| Ruda | Czech Republic | Bruntál | 1993 |