Cities of Belarus

The city of Gomel: the pearl of the Polesie of Belarus One of the largest cities in Belarus and the second most populous is the city of Gomel. According to the latest census, about 520...

Mozyr is one of the oldest towns in our country. The first mention dates back to 1155. Lenin Square is a historical, cultural, political center of Mozyr, which is located in the coastal area of the...

Historical reference Zhlobin, like many other cities, has a long-standing history. To such an extent, the old one, that the date of the formation of this wonderful town can not be determined...

Svetlogorsk is one of the youngest cities in Belarus. In 1560 it was first mentioned. Initially, it was the village of Shatilka. The name was given in honor of Roman Shatila, who received a gift f...

History The first mention of Rechitsa dates back to 1241. This small town’s name derives fr om the river Rechitsa, which was a tributary of the Dnieper, where an ancient settlement was locat...

The town of Kalinkovichi is located in Gomel region, near one of the biggest towns of Polesie named Mozyr. Only 8 kilometers separate these two towns. The distance continues decreasing, so it is p...

 Rogachev is a town situated to the north of Gomel region. There are several versions of the origin of its name. One of them is that it came fr om the old Lithuanian word “Rogas” which means ...

The history of the town Since 1560 Dobrush has been known as a village of Rechitsa district. After the 1st partition of Poland, it was included into the Russian Empire. Until 1834 the town w...

The town called Yelsk with ten thousand residents is located in the South of Gomel region. In spite of the popular belief, the name of the town is not associated with the fir tree although these t...

Zhitkovichi: a small town with a big history            This town is situated in Gomel region. Despite its small sizes, it has an ancient and rich history. Zhit...

Korma is an urban village situated in Gomel region, located on the right-bank tributary of the Sozh river. This river is called Kormyanka. The name “Korma” is one of the most widespread on the ter...

Indeed, a small town with a melodious name of Lelchitsy is considered the best on the territory of Gomel region. This refers not only to improvement but also to the living conditions of inhabitant...

Loyev: The Ancient Settlement of Dregovichi The ancient settlement of the Gomel region is located eighty kilometers from the regional center and it is not far from the Ukrainian border. L...

It's the southern city of Gomel region. The district center, located 45 kilometers from the border of Belarus and Ukraine. There is Gorvatto homestead, and radioactive dust has got in here after t...

The Urban Settlement Oktyabrsky Karpilovka, Rudobelka, Rudnya became part of the settlement Oktyabrsky, which is located in the northwest of Gomel region. This place is famous for its...

Petrikov, one of the cities located in the Gomel region. The date of foundation is considered to be the tenth century, and according to legend, was named in honor of Yotvingian prince that receive...

Turov is one of the popular towns in Belarus, it is located on the river Pripyat. It is a small town with 2 795 residents, nevertheless, its history and monuments attract tourists. ...

Khoiniki were officially founded in 1512, and was first mentioned only in 1532. The name comes from the word «needles». There are many forests in the city and around it, so such a name was given. ...

City `s history. In the north-east of the Gomel region there is a settlement Chechersk. Chechersk can be called an ideal town or "small Paris", thanks to the chess layout of streets and buil...