Ruše (pronounced [ˈɾuːʃɛ] ⓘ; German: Maria Rast[3]) is a small town in northeastern Slovenia.

It is the seat of the Municipality of Ruše and lies on the right bank of the Drava River west of Maribor.

[4] Ruše was mentioned in written sources in 1091 as Rovste (and as Roiste in 1184 and Råst in 1372, among other names).

The name developed from the plural demonym *Rovьščane, derived from *rovъ 'ditch, trench', thus referring to people living near such a feature.

The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to the Holy Name of Mary and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maribor.